Matthew 4:16
the people who lived [there] in [spiritual] darkness saw a great light. Light shone upon these people, who lived in an area that was under the shadow of death."
Luke 2:32
[to be] a light for revealing [God's way of salvation] to the [unconverted] Gentiles, and a [source of] glory to your people, the Israelites."
Luke 1:78-79
because of God's merciful compassion. Therefore, the morning sun from above will arise
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Summary
The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.