Bible Encyclopedias
Darkly
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
dark´li : The word occurs in 1 Corinthians 13:12 , "For now we see in a mirror, darkly," in translation of the words ἐν αἰνίγματι , en ainı́gmati , the Revised Version, margin "in a riddle." The contrast is with the "face to face" vision of Divine things in eternity. Earth's best knowledge is partial, obscure, enigmatic, a broken reflection of the complete truth ("broken lights of Thee").
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Darkly'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​d/darkly.html. 1915.