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by tilly twotone on March 21st, 2005

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Where does the phrase to "hide your light under a bushel" come from?

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  • by Jain Fairfax on May 3rd, 2006

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    Yes, it is in the bible, and it means not to keep one's good traits, abilities and gifts hidden. Use your talents, let them be of help in the world.

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  • by Robert McLaren on March 21st, 2005

    Robert McLaren

    It is part of one of the sayings of Jesus, from the Book of Mark.

    "No one hides his light under a bushell basket...."

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