Topical Encyclopedia The "Day Before the Sabbath" is a term used to describe the sixth day of the week, commonly known as Friday in the modern Gregorian calendar. In Jewish tradition, this day is referred to as "Preparation Day" (Greek: παρασκευή, paraskeuē), as it is the day when preparations are made for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening.Biblical References: The concept of the Day Before the Sabbath is rooted in the creation narrative found in Genesis, where God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh (Genesis 2:2-3). This established the pattern for the weekly Sabbath observance, which is a central aspect of Jewish law and tradition. In the New Testament, the Day Before the Sabbath is mentioned in the context of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus was crucified on the Day of Preparation. Mark 15:42-43 states, "Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath), Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus." This indicates that Jesus' body was taken down from the cross and placed in the tomb before the onset of the Sabbath. Cultural and Religious Significance: The Day Before the Sabbath holds significant cultural and religious importance in Jewish life. It is a time for preparing meals, cleaning the home, and completing any work that cannot be done on the Sabbath. The emphasis on preparation underscores the sanctity of the Sabbath and the need to enter it with a sense of peace and readiness. In the context of the New Testament, the Day Before the Sabbath is also significant for Christians as it relates to the events of the Passion of Christ. The urgency to bury Jesus before the Sabbath began highlights the observance of Jewish customs even in the midst of the pivotal events of the crucifixion and resurrection. Theological Implications: The Day Before the Sabbath serves as a reminder of the importance of preparation and anticipation in the life of faith. For Christians, it symbolizes the transition from the work and toil of the world to the rest and renewal found in Christ, who is often seen as the fulfillment of the Sabbath rest (Hebrews 4:9-10). The preparation for the Sabbath can be viewed as a metaphor for spiritual readiness and the call to live in a state of continual preparedness for the return of Christ. Practical Observance: In contemporary Jewish practice, the Day Before the Sabbath involves various rituals and customs, such as lighting the Sabbath candles, reciting prayers, and sharing a festive meal. These practices are designed to honor the Sabbath and create a distinct separation between the ordinary days of the week and the holy day of rest. For Christians, while the specific observance of the Day Before the Sabbath may not be as pronounced, the principles of preparation and reverence for the Lord's Day (Sunday) can be seen as an extension of this tradition. The focus on rest, worship, and community remains central to the Christian understanding of the Sabbath principle. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Day Before the SabbathDAY BEFORE THE SABBATH (he paraskeue, "preparation"): Considered as a day of preparation, in accordance with Exodus 16:23, both before the regular Sabbath and before a feast Sabbath (Matthew 27:62 Mark 15:42 Luke 23:54 John 19:14, 31, 42). At 3 p.m., the Hebrews began to prepare their food for the next day, and to perform all labors which were forbidden to be done on the Sabbath and yet must be done. They bathed and purified themselves, dressed in festive apparel, set their tables, and lighted their lamps. On the day before Easter, the Hebrews of the later period made it their chief business to remove all leaven from the house (1 Corinthians 5:7). This custom of converting at least a portion of the day before the Sabbath into a holy day was recognized by the Romans to such an extent that, according to a rescript of Augustus, Jews need not appear in court after 3 p.m. on such days. Criminal cases were not brought before court on this day, and journeys exceeding 12 Roman miles were prohibited. The signal for the preparations was given by the priests by means of trumpets blown six times at intervals. Greek 4315. prosabbaton -- the day before the Sabbath ... the day before the Sabbath. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: prosabbaton Phonetic Spelling: (pros-ab'-bat-on) Short Definition: the day before the ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4315.htm - 6k 3904. paraskeue -- preparation, the day of preparation (for a ... 1207 -- second, after the first. Library Psalm XCIII. Christ's Authority Over the Sabbath as Its Lord He Recalled it ... A Morning Prayer for the Sabbath-Day. When Christ Ate the Passover. Sabbath Observance The Law of the Sabbath-Day Explained. The Eight Days' Procession ... Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends his Act. The Crucifixion. Of the Observance of the Sabbath. A Ribband of Blue. Resources If Jesus was crucified on the Day of Preparation, why had He already eaten the Passover meal? | GotQuestions.orgWhat day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.org On what day was Jesus crucified? | GotQuestions.org Day: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Gladness Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Good Tidings Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day Which the Lord Has Made Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Good Day Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Solemn Day Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Adversity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Anger Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Calamity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Darkness Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Destruction Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Evil Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Slaughter Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of The Lord Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Trouble Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Vengeance Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Visitation Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Wrath Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of God's Power Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Redemption Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Salvation Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Visitation Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Break of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Decline of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Evening Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Morning Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Noon Day: Artificial, the Time of the Sun's Continuance Above The Day: Day's Journey, Eighteen or Twenty Miles Day: Divided Into Twelve Hours Day: Judgment: A Figure of Spiritual Illumination Day: Judgment: Called the Day of the Lord Day: Later Subdivided Into Twelve Hours Day: Made for the Glory of God Day: Natural, from Evening to Evening Day: Proclaims the Glory of God Day: Sabbath Day's Journey, About Two-Thousand Paces Day: Six Working Days Ordained Day: Sometimes Divided Into Four Parts Day: Succession of, Secured by Covenant Day: Th Sixth Day of the Week Called Preparation Day Day: The First Day of the Week Called the Lord's Day Day: Time of, Ascertained by the Dial Day: Times of Adversity Called Day of the Lord Related Terms Preparation-day (1 Occurrence) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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