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To shine upon (epiphānai). First aorist active infinitive of epiphainō (liquid verb). An old verb to give light, to shine upon, like the sun or stars. See also Act 27:20; Tit 2:11; Tit 3:4.
The shadow of death (skiāi thanatou). See Psa 107:10, where darkness and shadow of death are combined as here. Cf. also Isa 9:1. See note on Mat 4:16. To guide (tou kateuthūnai). Genitive of the articular infinitive of purpose. The light will enable them in the dark to see how to walk in a straight path that leads to “the way of peace.” We are still on that road, but so many stumble for lack of light, men and nations.