Topical Encyclopedia The moon, as described in the Bible, is a celestial body created by God to serve specific purposes in the natural order. Its creation is recorded in the book of Genesis, where it is established as a fundamental part of the universe. Genesis 1:16 states, "God made two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars." Here, the "lesser light" refers to the moon, which governs the night and provides illumination in the absence of the sun.The moon's role extends beyond mere illumination. It is also a marker of time and seasons, as indicated in Genesis 1:14 : "And God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years.'" The moon's phases have historically been used to measure months and establish calendars, playing a crucial role in the agricultural and religious life of ancient Israel. In the Psalms, the moon is celebrated as part of God's magnificent creation. Psalm 8:3-4 reflects on the majesty of the heavens: "When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You set in place—what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?" This passage highlights the moon as a testament to God's creative power and the intricate design of the universe. The moon also appears in prophetic literature, symbolizing significant events and divine intervention. In Joel 2:31 , the prophet declares, "The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD." This imagery is echoed in the New Testament, in Revelation 6:12 , where the opening of the sixth seal results in cosmic disturbances: "I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake. The sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red." Throughout Scripture, the moon is consistently portrayed as a creation of God, serving His purposes and reflecting His glory. It is a constant reminder of the order and precision inherent in God's creation, as well as His sovereignty over time and history. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 1:16And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. Nave's Topical Index Psalm 8:3 Psalm 136:7-9 Library It Appears to Me that Celsus Has Also Misunderstood this Statement ... Concerning Light, Fire, the Luminaries, Sun, Moon and Stars. Gnostic Exposition of the Decalogue. Introduction to Proverbs viii. 22 Continued. Absurdity of ... God's Approbation of his Works On the World and the Movements of Rational Creatures, Whether Good ... Of God and his Attributes. The Sovereignty of God in Creation On the Creation of the World What the Scriptures Teach us to Believe Concerning the Creation of ... Resources Why didn't Jesus return during the blood-red moon of 2015? | GotQuestions.orgWill the sun really be turned to darkness and the moon to blood (Joel 2:31)? | GotQuestions.org What is the Unification Church? | GotQuestions.org Moon: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Moon: Feast of the New Moon: Traffic at the Time of, Prohibited Moon: Joseph's Dream Concerning The Moon of Changeableness of the World The Moon of Fairness of the Church The Moon of Glory of Christ in the Church The Moon: (Becoming Blood) of Judgments The Moon: (Withdrawing Her Light) Deep Calamities The Moon: Appointed by an Ordinance for Ever The Moon: Appointed for a Light in the Firmament The Moon: Appointed for Signs and Seasons The Moon: Appointed for the Benefit of All The Moon: Appointed: To Divide Day from Night The Moon: Appointed: To Light the Earth by Night The Moon: Appointed: To Rule the Night The Moon: Called the Lesser Light The Moon: First Appearance of, a Time of Festivity The Moon: Has a Glory of Its Own The Moon: Influences Vegetation The Moon: Lunacy Attributed to the Influence of The Moon: Miracles Connected With: Signs In, Before the Destruction of Jerusalem The Moon: Miracles Connected With: Standing Still in Ajalon The Moon: Worshipped As the Queen of Heaven The Moon: Worshipping of Condemned As Atheism The Moon: Worshipping of Forbidden to the Jews The Moon: Worshipping of Jews often Guilty of The Moon: Worshipping of Jews Punished For The Moon: Worshipping of To be Punished With Death Related Terms Moon-ornaments (2 Occurrences) |
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