en_tw/bible/other/shadow.md

# shadow

## Related Ideas:

overshadow, shade

## Definition:

The word "shadow" literally refers to the darkness that is caused by an object blocking the light. The shadow has a shape similar to the shape of the object that blocks the light.

* The word "overshadow" means to block the light from above and cause a shadow to appear on something.
* The word "shade" means a dark area where the sunlight is blocked, perhaps by a cloud or a trees.

The word "shadow" also has several figurative meanings.

* The "shadow of death" means that death is present or near, just as a shadow indicates the presence of its object.
* 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.
* Sometimes "shadow" is used as another word for "darkness."
* 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."
* It is best to translate "shadow" literally using the local term that is used to refer to an actual shadow.

(See also: [darkness](../other/darkness.md), [light](../other/light.md))

## Picture of a Shadow:

<a href="https://content.bibletranslationtools.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_tw/raw/branch/master/PNGs/s/Shadow.png"><img src="https://content.bibletranslationtools.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_tw/raw/branch/master/PNGs/s/Shadow.png" ></a>

## Bible References:

* [2 Kings 20:09](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/20/09)
* [Genesis 19:08](rc://en/tn/help/gen/19/08)
* [Isaiah 30:02](rc://en/tn/help/isa/30/02)
* [Jeremiah 06:04](rc://en/tn/help/jer/06/04)
* [Psalms 017:08](rc://en/tn/help/psa/017/008)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H2927, H6738, H6751, H6752, H6754, H6757, G644, G1982, G2683, G4639

## Forms Found in the English ULB:

overshadow, overshadowed, shade, shadow, shadows