fiat lux

English

Etymology

From Latin fīat lūx (“let there be light”).

Phrase

fiat lux

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 Latin) IPA^(key): [ˈfiː.at ˈɫuːks]
(modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [ˈfiː.at̪ ˈluks]

Phrase

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