Matthew 5:14

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.

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In The King James Version

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

In Context

13“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

15Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.

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Cross References

Genesis 11:4They said, “Come, let’s build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top reaches to the sky, and let’s make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad on the surface of the whole earth.”

John 8:12+ 8:12. MP: Messiah is a light to the Gentiles and the world. (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 9:3, 49:6). (Is 42:6c) + 8:12 (12-18) MP: Adonai Tzva'ot [Yah Commander of Heaven’s armies] is coming to dwell with His people. Messiah is coming to dwell with his people. (Zech 2:10-11) Again, therefore, Yeshua [Salvation] spoke to them, saying, “ Ena Na [I AM (the Living God)], the light of the world. + 8:12 Context: “Light of the World;” this day is Seventh Month 22 day, called Sh'mini Atrzeret ·Eighth day Assembly· following the seven days of Sukkot ·Tabernacles·. (See also John 7:37). The night before there was a great party like none other! The four menorahs were lit and Rabbis and students alike would put on a “light show” and “torch dances” while the Levites sang and played music; dancing before God like David danced (Sukkah 5:1)! This is a discussion in front of these menorahs the following morning, still on the Festival day. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:14-17

The Sermon on the Mount. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify… Read the whole commentary →

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