Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Bible References

It is

Isaiah 30:8
"Go now, and write it down on a tablet in their presence, inscribing it in a book, so that for times to come it may be an everlasting witness.
Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
Psalm 119:130
The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
Jeremiah 8:9
The wise men will be put to shame. They'll be dismayed and taken captive. Look, they have rejected the message from the LORD! So what kind of wisdom do they have?
Micah 3:6
"You will have nights without visions, and darkness without prophecy. The sun will set on the prophets, and the day will darken for them.
Matthew 6:23
But if your eye is evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. Therefore, if the light within you has turned into darkness, how great is that darkness!"
Matthew 22:29
Jesus answered them, "You are mistaken because you don't know the Scriptures or God's power,
Mark 7:7
Their worship of me is worthless, because they teach human rules as doctrines.'
Romans 1:22
Though claiming to be wise, they became fools
2 Peter 1:9
For the person who lacks these qualities is blind and shortsighted, and has forgotten the cleansing that he has received from his past sins.

Light

Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that grows brighter until the full light of day.
Hosea 6:3
Let us know, let us pursue knowledge of the LORD; his coming is as certain as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the autumn and spring rains come on the earth.
Malachi 4:2
But the Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in its light for those who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves released from their stalls
2 Peter 1:19
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

General references

Numbers 8:2
"Tell Aaron, "When you set up the lamps, the seven lamps will illuminate the area in front of the lamp stand.'"
Micah 5:12
I will render your witchcraft powerless, and mediums will no longer exist among you.
Matthew 14:4
John had been telling him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
Luke 10:26
Jesus answered him, "What is written in the Law? What do you read there?"

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