Dictionary of Bible Themes One twelfth of the period of daylight between sunrise and sunset. Measurement of time in biblical days was often approximate, referring most frequently to the broad divisions of time marked by the third, sixth and ninth hours. The term also denotes a significant or appointed moment or period of time, especially the hour of Jesus Christ's suffering and his return. John 11:9Hour as a period of time See also A measured interval Matthew 20:9-12Luke 22:59 Acts 19:34 The working day lasted twelve hours Revelation 8:1Matthew 6:27 Symbolising a brief time See also Matthew 26:40pp Lk 12:25 Revelation 17:12; 18:10,17,19pp Mk 14:37 God's judgment will come quickly: in a single hour: Ecclesiastes 9:12See also Symbolising a significant period Luke 22:53Darkness provides an hour of opportunity for the powers of evil. Matthew 20:3-5Hours denoting specific times of day Mark 15:25The third, sixth and ninth hours marked the principal divisions of the day. See also The third hour: 9 a.m Acts 2:15John 4:6 See also The sixth hour: noon Genesis 43:161 Kings 18:27 Job 5:14 Matthew 27:45 pp Mk 15:33 Matthew 27:46pp Lk 23:44 The ninth hour: 3 p.m See also Acts 3:1; 10:30pp Mk 15:34 Exodus 11:4See also Midnight Psalms 119:62Matthew 25:6 Mark 13:35 Acts 16:25 John 4:52 Other hours of the day John 1:39the seventh hour: 1 p.m Matthew 20:6the tenth hour: 4 p.m Matthew 8:13the eleventh hour: 5 p.m. See also A particular unnamed time of day Matthew 15:28Luke 22:14 Acts 16:33 Revelation 11:13 John 12:23-24 Hour as an appointed time in God's purpose See also The hour of Jesus Christ's suffering Matthew 26:45Mark 14:35 John 12:27 pp Mk 14:41 Matthew 24:36The unexpected hour of Jesus Christ's return See also Matthew 24:42-44pp Mk 13:32 Matthew 25:13pp Lk 12:39-40 Romans 13:11See also The time before Jesus Christ's return 1 John 2:18Revelation 14:7 See also The hour of God's judgment 2530 Christ, death of4903 time 4921 day 4970 seasons of year 5046 opportunities 8490 watchfulness 8602 prayer 9140 last days 9210 judgment, God's |
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