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Oct 24, 2024 · How is darkness used symbolically in the Bible? Darkness often symbolizes ignorance, error, and spiritual blindness. In the Gospel of John, we read Christ’s words: “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).
21 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that darkness spreads over Egypt—darkness that can be felt.” 22 So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and total darkness covered all Egypt for three days. 23 No one could see anyone else or move about for three days.
Context. The Ninth Plague: Darkness. 21 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, so that darkness may spread over the land of Egypt— a palpable darkness.” 22 So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and total darkness covered all the land of Egypt for three days.….
As the Son of God hangs on a Roman cross, dying for the sins of humanity, a sudden darkness falls over the land of Israel. The One being judged is Jesus Himself; He suffers the consequence for sins He never committed (Romans 5:18–21; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
New Living Translation. The Death of Jesus. 45 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 46 At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[a] lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”[b]
May 3, 2023 · 1. Genesis 1:2 shows us literal blackness and chaos before God’s ordered creation. 2. In Genesis 1:4 and Matthew 27:45, darkness means the absence of light—physical darkness. 3. Darkness often represents judgment (Exodus 10:21), the Day of the Lord (Isaiah 13:9-10), and the dark day of Jesus’ Crucifixion and death (Matthew 27:45). 4.
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Paul and the Dark Powers at Ephesus. Scripture Reference: Acts 19:1-41. Suggested Emphasis: Jesus is more powerful than any power in heaven or earth. Trusting in practices such as sorcery, magic, witchcraft, or horoscopes is trusting in another power above Jesus. Memory Verse: “ God made Christ more important than all rulers, authorities ...
