Strong's Greek: 3217 -- (Not Used)

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Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word νύξ (nyx), meaning "night."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3915 (לַיְלָה, laylah): Night, a period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
• H5399 (נָשַׁף, nashaph): To blow, used metaphorically for the evening or twilight.
• H6153 (עֶרֶב, ereb): Evening, dusk, or nightfall.

These Hebrew terms similarly reflect the dual nature of night as both a time of rest and potential danger, as well as a period for divine encounters and revelations.

Usage: The term νυκτερινός is not directly used in the New Testament text. However, it is related to concepts and events occurring during the night, often symbolizing a time of watchfulness, prayer, or divine encounter.

Context: The Greek word νυκτερινός, though not appearing in the New Testament, is conceptually significant in biblical literature. The night is frequently depicted as a time of both physical and spiritual activity. In the Bible, the night is often a period for prayer and divine revelation. For instance, Jesus is described as praying through the night (Luke 6:12), and Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God at midnight (Acts 16:25). The night can also symbolize spiritual darkness or the absence of God's presence, as seen in various prophetic and apocalyptic writings.

The concept of night in biblical texts often carries dual symbolism. On one hand, it represents a time of danger, uncertainty, and spiritual warfare, as seen in Ephesians 6:12, where believers are reminded of the spiritual battles that occur in the unseen realm. On the other hand, the night is also a time of divine encounter and revelation, as God often communicates with His people through dreams and visions during the night (e.g., Genesis 28:12, Daniel 7:2).

Theologically, the night can be seen as a metaphor for the current age, characterized by spiritual darkness, which will ultimately give way to the dawn of Christ's return, bringing eternal light and truth (Romans 13:12). Believers are encouraged to remain vigilant and spiritually awake, living as "children of light" (1 Thessalonians 5:5), even amidst the darkness of the world.

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