Topical Encyclopedia In the context of biblical understanding, the concept of "day" holds significant theological and practical implications. The division of the day into various parts, including the "break of day," is a theme that appears throughout Scripture, reflecting both the natural order established by God and the human experience of time.Artificial Division of Day: The division of the day into specific segments is a practice that can be traced back to ancient times. In biblical terms, the day was often divided into periods such as morning, noon, and evening. This division was not only practical for daily life but also held spiritual significance. The Israelites, for example, structured their day around times of prayer and worship, as seen in Psalm 55:17, "Evening, morning, and noon, I will petition and moan, and He will hear my voice." The artificial division of the day into hours, as we understand it today, was not a concept present in the early biblical texts. However, the idea of dividing time for specific purposes is evident. The New Testament references the "third hour," "sixth hour," and "ninth hour" (e.g., Acts 2:15, Acts 10:9, and Acts 3:1), indicating a structured approach to time that was emerging in the Jewish and early Christian communities. Break of Day: The "break of day" is a term used to describe the early morning hours when light begins to appear, marking the transition from night to day. This time is often associated with new beginnings, hope, and divine intervention. In the Bible, the break of day is a moment of significance in several narratives. One notable instance is found in Genesis 32:24-26, where Jacob wrestles with a mysterious man until the break of day. The passage reads, "So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. Then the man said, 'Let Me go, for it is daybreak.' But Jacob replied, 'I will not let You go unless You bless me.'" This encounter at the break of day signifies a pivotal moment in Jacob's life, leading to his transformation and the blessing he receives. In the New Testament, the break of day is also a time of revelation and action. In Acts 16:25-26, Paul and Silas are praying and singing hymns to God in prison when an earthquake occurs, and the prison doors are opened. By the break of day, the jailer and his household have come to faith in Christ, illustrating the power of God to bring about change and salvation at the dawn of a new day. The break of day, therefore, symbolizes a time of divine intervention, renewal, and the fulfillment of God's promises. It serves as a reminder of the hope and new beginnings that come with each day, as expressed in Lamentations 3:22-23, "Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" In summary, the artificial division of the day and the specific mention of the break of day in Scripture highlight the importance of time in the biblical narrative. These concepts underscore the rhythm of life ordained by God and the opportunities for renewal and divine encounter that each new day brings. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 32:24,26And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. Torrey's Topical Textbook Songs 2:17 Library On the Third Day He Rose Again from the Dead; He Ascended into ... Traditionalism, Its Origin, Character, and Literature - the ... "What Mean These Stones?" Josh. Iv. 21 "He Ordained Twelve" Bread in the Desert Introduction The Image and the Stone Mosaic Cosmogony. The Westminster Assembly. The Nile and Egypt Resources What is the National Day of Prayer? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the day of the Lord? | GotQuestions.org What is the Day-Age Theory? | 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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