to be (causatively make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)

1. to be or become light, shine

a. (Qal)

1. to become light (day)

2. to shine (of the sun)

3. to become bright

b. (Niphal)

1. to be illuminated

2. to become lighted up

c. (Hiphil)

1. to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars)

2. to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine

3. to kindle, light (candle, wood)

4. lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc)

5. to make shine (of the face)