dimness

in late writers = , σκότος : . Metaph., darkness Jo 6:17 20:1 of secrecy (opp. to ): , ; ἐν τ. φωτί Mt 10:27 Lk 12:3 of spiritual darkness: , , , , , .† Mt 4:16 Jo 1:5 8:12 12:35 46 I Jo 1:5 2:8 9 11

duisternis, duister

darkness; fig: spiritual darkness.

darkness

dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)

dark(-ness)

σκοτία, -ας, ἡ [in LXX: Job.28:3 (אֹפֶל), Mic.3:6 (חָשַׁךְ), Isa.16:3 * ;] in late writers = σκότος, darkness: Jhn.6:17 20:1. Metaphorical, (a) of secrecy (opposite to ἐν τ. φωτί): Mat.10:27, Luk.12:3; (b) of spiritual darkness: Mat.4:16, Jhn.1:5 8:12 12:35, 40, 1Jn.1:5 Jn 2:8-9 Jn 2:11.† (AS)