ISB ~ John 8 v12

the light of the world:Christ enlightens the world with truth as the golden candelabras illuminated the Temple courts with fire during the feast of Tabernacles.

The location of Jesus as he delivers these words supports this symbolism:he is standing in the “treasury” adjacent to the Court of Women (8:20), precisely where the lamp-lighting ceremony was recently conducted. See note on Jn 7:2.

• Several OT themes prepared the way for Jesus, the “true light” (1:9). (1) Ex 13:21 describes how Yahweh, enthroned in a pillar of fire, enlightened the way for Israel to travel through the wilderness toward the Promised Land. (2) Ps 119:105 describes the Law of the Lord as a light for our path. (3) Is 42:6 and 49:6 call Israel to be a light to the nations.