Topical Encyclopedia In the Bible, the concept of "days" holds significant theological, historical, and symbolic importance. The term is used in various contexts, ranging from the literal to the metaphorical, and is foundational to understanding the biblical narrative and God's interaction with creation.Creation Week The most prominent mention of days in the Bible is found in the account of creation in Genesis 1. Here, God creates the world in six days and rests on the seventh. Each day is marked by the phrase, "And there was evening, and there was morning," indicating a literal 24-hour period. Genesis 1:5 states, "God called the light 'day,' and the darkness He called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day" . This passage establishes the pattern of a seven-day week, which is foundational to the Jewish and Christian understanding of time. Sabbath Day The seventh day, known as the Sabbath, is a day of rest and worship. Exodus 20:8-10 commands, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God" . The Sabbath serves as a reminder of God's rest after creation and is a sign of the covenant between God and His people. Days of the Lord The "Day of the Lord" is a significant eschatological concept in the Bible, referring to a future time when God will intervene in human history to judge the wicked and establish His kingdom. This theme is prevalent in the prophetic books, such as Joel 2:31, which states, "The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD" . The New Testament also speaks of this day, emphasizing its suddenness and the need for readiness, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:2, "For you are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night" . Days of Jesus' Ministry The Gospels recount the days of Jesus' earthly ministry, highlighting significant events and teachings. The synoptic Gospels often use the term "day" to denote specific moments in Jesus' life, such as the "third day" of His resurrection. Matthew 16:21 notes, "From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things... and be raised to life on the third day" . Symbolic Use of Days In addition to literal days, the Bible uses the term symbolically to convey deeper spiritual truths. For instance, the "forty days" motif appears in several contexts, such as the forty days of rain during the flood (Genesis 7:12), Moses' forty days on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18), and Jesus' forty days of fasting in the wilderness (Matthew 4:2). These periods often signify times of testing, preparation, and divine revelation. Eternal Day The concept of an eternal day is found in the eschatological visions of the new creation. Revelation 21:25 describes the New Jerusalem, stating, "On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there" . This eternal day signifies the perpetual presence of God and the fulfillment of His promises, where time as we know it is transcended. In summary, the biblical concept of days encompasses a range of meanings, from the literal to the symbolic, each contributing to the overarching narrative of God's redemptive plan. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ANCIENT OF DAYS(`attiq yomin, = Aramaic): On `attiq, see ANCIENT (4). The expression is used in reference to God in Daniel 7:9, 13, 22 and is not intended to suggest the existence of God from eternity. It was the venerable appearance of old age that was uppermost in the writer's mind. "What Daniel sees is not the eternal God Himself, but an aged man, in whose dignified and impressive form God reveals Himself (compare Ezekiel 1:26)" (Keil). DAYS, LAST See LAST DAYS. LAST DAYS See ESCHATOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. LATTER DAYS See ESCHATOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. Greek 3637. oktaemeros -- of the eighth day, eight days old ... of the eighth day, eight days old. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: oktaemeros Phonetic Spelling: (ok-tah-ay'-mer-os) Short Definition: belonging to ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3637.htm - 6k 5066. tetartaios -- of forty years 2250. hemera -- day 5066b. tetartaios -- of the fourth day 3414. mna -- a mina (Gr. monetary unit) 2428. hiketeria -- supplication 2183. ephemeria -- a class (of priests detailed for service in the ... 3703. opora -- late summer, ripe fruits 4637. skenoo -- to have one's tent, dwell Strong's Hebrew 8032. shilshowm -- three days ago, day before, yesterday... 8031, 8032. shilshowm. 8032a . three days ago, day before, yesterday. Transliteration: shilshowm Phonetic Spelling: (shil-shome') Short Definition: time. ... /hebrew/8032.htm - 5k 8032a. shilshom -- three days ago, day before, yesterday 7620. shabua -- a period of seven (days, years), heptad, week 3117. yom -- day 8027. shalash -- to do a third time, divide into three parts 8543. temol -- yesterday, recently, formerly 3118. yom -- day 5769. olam -- long duration, antiquity, futurity Library Gathering Clouds: A Tale of the Days of St. Chrysostom Days of Heaven Upon Earth The Days of Heaven The Forty Days Days of Storm May Days Son-Days Holy Days National Days Of the Days on Which, when Supper is Provided for the Brethren, a ... Thesaurus Days (9158 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ANCIENT OF DAYS. ...DAYS, LAST. See LAST DAYS. LAST DAYS. See ESCHATOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. LATTER DAYS. ... /d/days.htm - 7k Sabbath-days (3 Occurrences) Now-a-days (1 Occurrence) Working-days (1 Occurrence) Feast-days (1 Occurrence) Assize-days (1 Occurrence) Separation (50 Occurrences) Shortened (11 Occurrences) Quarantine (3 Occurrences) Sabbath-day (23 Occurrences) Resources Why do Daniel and Revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation? | GotQuestions.orgWhat are the Holy Days of Obligation? | GotQuestions.org What are holy days? | GotQuestions.org Days: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Days (9158 Occurrences)Days appears 9158 times in 12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. Subtopics Related Terms Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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