Matthew 4:16

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the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, to them light has dawned.”

World English Bible (WEB)

The people{G2992} which{G3588} sat{G2521}{(G5740)} in{G1722} darkness{G4655} saw{G1492}{(G5627)} great{G3173} light{G5457}; and{G2532} to them which{G3588} sat{G2521}{(G5740)} in{G1722} the region{G5561} and{G2532} shadow{G4639} of death{G2288} light{G5457} is sprung up{G393}{(G5656)}{G846}.

Strong's King James

THE PEOPLE WHO SAT IN DARKNESS HAVE SEEN A GREAT LIGHT. THOSE WHO SAT IN THE SHADOWLAND OF DEATH, UPON THEM A LIGHT HAS RISEN.

The F.O.G

The people who sat in darkness have seen a brilliant light. Yes, a light of revelation has dawned on those living in the dark shadow of death."

The F.O.G Paraphrase

the people that is sitting in darkness saw a great light, and to those sitting in a region and shadow of death—light arose to them.’

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 4:16

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Matthew 4:16