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Coloraday Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Luke 11:33

Hi,would you Please help me with the meaning of this sentence?

No man, when he hath lighted a candle,putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

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It's an analogy, which is best understood in terms of the "habits" it's describing. If you go to all the trouble of learning something (lighting a candle) why keep it a secret? ) Share what you've learned.

— Avangi

  • It's an analogy, which is best understood in terms of the "habits" it's describing.
  • If you go to all the trouble of learning something (lighting a candle) why keep it a secret?
  • ) Share what you've learned.
  • Enlighten those around you.
  • (Mount the light up where it can shine out.
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It's an analogy, which is best understood in terms of the "habits" it's describing.

If you go to all the trouble of learning something (lighting a candle) why keep it a secret?
(Well, there may be reasons!)

Share what you've learned. Enlighten those around you. (Mount the light up where it can shine out. Don't hide it under a bush.)
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Thank you very much,Dear Avangi
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