Topical Encyclopedia The moon, as a celestial body created by God, holds significant symbolic and practical importance in the biblical narrative. Its shining is often associated with the divine order and the natural rhythm established by God in creation.Creation and Purpose The moon is first mentioned in the context of creation in Genesis 1:14-16 : "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, and let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.' And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars." Here, the moon is described as the "lesser light" that governs the night, indicating its role in the divine order of time and seasons. Symbolism and Imagery Throughout Scripture, the moon's shining is often used symbolically to represent constancy, beauty, and the reflection of God's glory. In Psalm 89:37 , the enduring nature of the moon is likened to the faithfulness of God's covenant: "like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky." This imagery underscores the moon's role as a steadfast witness to God's promises. The moon's light is also used metaphorically to describe the beauty and purity of the beloved in the Song of Solomon 6:10 : "Who is this who shines like the dawn, as fair as the moon, as bright as the sun, as majestic as the stars in procession?" Here, the moon's shining is associated with splendor and majesty. Prophetic and Eschatological Significance In prophetic literature, the moon's shining often serves as a sign of significant events or divine intervention. Joel 2:31 speaks of a time of judgment: "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 moon's transformation is part of the apocalyptic vision: "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." Guidance and Light The moon's shining also serves as a metaphor for guidance and illumination in the darkness. In Psalm 121:6 , the psalmist assures of God's protection: "The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night." This verse highlights the moon's role in providing light and safety during the night, symbolizing God's constant care and guidance. Conclusion The shining of the moon in the Bible is rich with meaning, reflecting God's creative power, faithfulness, and the unfolding of His divine plan. Its presence in the night sky serves as a reminder of the order and beauty inherent in God's creation, as well as a symbol of hope and guidance for His people. Nave's Topical Index Isaiah 30:26Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD binds up the breach of his people, and heals the stroke of their wound. Nave's Topical Index Isaiah 60:19 Revelation 21:23 Library part iii. Nanny was not Fit to be Moved for Some Time Yet... Of the Errors of Certain Philosophers, and of the Sun and Moon. A Path in the Sea In the Father's Glory Shining, The Shining of the Righteous. Its Interpretation. The Desire of the Soul in Spiritual Darkness My Readers Will not Wonder That, after This, I did My Very Best to ... "Love and I" --A Mystery Exhortation to the Cultivation of virginity; a Passage from the ... 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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