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# shadow, shadows, overshadow, overshadowed #
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## Definition: ##
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The word "shadow" literally refers to the darkness that is caused by an object blocking the light. It also has several figurative meanings.
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* The "shadow of death" means that death is present or near, just as a shadow indicates the presence of its object.
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* Many times in the Bible, the life of a human being is compared to a shadow, which does not last very long and has no substance.
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* Sometimes "shadow" is used as another word for "darkness."
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* The Bible talks about being hidden or protected in the shadow of God's wings or hands. This is a picture of being protected and hidden from danger. Other ways to translate "shadow" in these contexts could include "shade" or "safety" or "protection."
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* It is best to translate "shadow" literally using the local term that is used to refer to an actual shadow.
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(See also: [darkness](../other/darkness.md), [light](../other/light.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Kings 20:8-9](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/20/08)
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* [Genesis 19:6-8](rc://en/tn/help/gen/19/06)
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* [Isaiah 30:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/isa/30/01)
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* [Jeremiah 06:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/jer/06/04)
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* [Psalms 017:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/psa/017/008)
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## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H2927, H6738, H6751, H6752, H6754, H6757, H6767, G644, G1982, G2683, G4639
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