fiat lux

English

The motto "Fiat lux" at the University of California, Berkeley

Etymology

Latin; see fiat, lux.

Phrase

Let there be light, especially in the context of light being a metaphor for wisdom.

Translations

let there be light — see let there be light

Latin

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈfiː.at luːks/, [ˈfiːät̪ ɫ̪uːks̠]

(Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈfi.at luks/, [ˈfiːät̪ luks]

Phrase

Let there be light, be light made, especially in the context of light being a metaphor for wisdom.

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