Meaning
Darkness is the absence of light.
It describes conditions where there is little or no light.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, darkness refers both to the absence of physical light and, in many passages, is used figuratively for ignorance, evil, judgment, or separation from light.
Key References
- Genesis 1:2-5
- Exodus 10:21-23
- Psalm 18:28
- Isaiah 9:2
- Matthew 4:16
- John 1:5
- John 8:12
- Colossians 1:13
Related Terms
- Light
- Night
- Judgment
- Evil
- Lamp