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That ethereal agent or matter which makes objects perceptible to the sense of seeing, but the particles of which are separately invisible. It is now generally believed that light is a fluid, or real matter, existing independent of other substances, with properties peculiar to itself. Its velocity is astonishing, as it passes through a space of nearly twelve millions of miles in a minute. Light, when decomposed, is found to consist of rays differently colored; as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The sun is the principal source of light in the solar system; but light is also emitted from bodies ignited, or in combustion, and is reflected from enlightened bodies, as the moon. Light is also emitted from certain putrefying substances. It is usually united with heat, but it exists also independent of it.

That flood of luminous rays which flows from the sun and constitutes day. God called the light day, and the darkness he called night. Genesis 1:5.

Day; the dawn of day. The murderer rising with the light, killeth the poor and needy. Job 24:14.

Life. O, spring to light, auspicious babe, be born!

Any thing that gives light; as a lamp, candle, taper, lighted tower, star. Then he called for a light, and sprang in - Acts 16:29. I have set thee to be a light to the Gentiles. Acts 13:47. And God made two great lights. Genesis 1:76.

The illuminated part of a picture; the part which lies open to the luminary by which the piece is supposed to be enlightened, and is painted in vivid colors; opposed to shade.

Illumination of mind; instruction; knowledge. I opened Ariosto in Italian, and the very first two lines gave me light to all I could desire. Light, understanding and wisdom - was found in him. Daniel 5:11.

Means of knowing. By using such lights as we have, we may arrive at probability, if not at certainty.

Open view; a visible state; a state of being seen by the eye, or perceived, understood or known. Further researches will doubtless bring to light many isles yet undiscovered; further experiments will bring to light properties of matter yet unknown.

Public view or notice. Why am I ask’d what next shall see the light?

Explanation; illustration; means of understanding. One part of Scripture throws light on another.

Point of view; situation to be seen or viewed; a use of the word taken from painting. It is useful to exhibit a subject in a variety of lights. Let every thought be presented in a strong light. In whatever light we view this event, it must be considered an evil.

A window; a place that admits light to enter. 7 Kings 7:4.

A pane of glass; as a window with twelve lights.

In Scripture, God, the source of knowledge. God is light. 7 John 1:5.

Christ. That was the true light, that lighteth every man that cometh into the world. John 1:9.

Joy; comfort; felicity. Light is sown for the righteous. Psalm 97:1171.

Saving knowledge. It is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20.

Prosperity; happiness. Then shall thy light break forth as the morning. Isaiah 58:8.