But Jonathan had not heard that his father had required the army to swear an oath, so he stretched out the end of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it in the honeycomb. He brought it back to his mouth and his eyes brightened.

Though now, for a moment, grace has been shown from the LORD our God, leaving a few survivors to escape, and providing us a secure hold in his Holy Place, so that our God might enlighten us and give us relief from our servitude.

a light that will reveal salvation to unbelievers and bring glory to your people Israel."

The city doesn't need any sun or moon to give it light, because the glory of God gave it light, and the lamb was its lamp.

Lest

When they're excited I'll serve them their banquet, and make them drunk until they're merry. They'll sleep forever and won't wake up," declares the LORD.

for the light is making everything visible. That is why it says, "Wake up, sleeper! Arise from the dead, and the Messiah will shine on you.''

General references

"Look! If I go east, he isn't there! If I go to the west, I don't perceive him.

God, listen to my prayer, and pay attention to the words of my mouth.

"How blessed are those who mourn, because it is they who will be comforted!