Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, the concept of "day" is primarily understood as a natural division of time, marked by the cycle of light and darkness as established by God during the creation narrative. However, the notion of an "artificial day" can be explored through the lens of human intervention and manipulation of time, which contrasts with the divine order established in Genesis.Creation and the Natural Day The natural day is divinely instituted in Genesis 1:3-5 : "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God called the light 'day,' and the darkness He called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." This passage underscores the divine authority over time and the natural order of day and night. Artificial Manipulation of Time Throughout history, humans have sought to manipulate time for various purposes, leading to the concept of an "artificial day." This can be seen in the development of calendars, timekeeping devices, and the division of time into hours and minutes. While these innovations serve practical purposes, they also reflect humanity's attempt to exert control over the natural order established by God. Biblical Instances of Time Manipulation The Bible provides instances where time is manipulated or perceived differently, often as a sign of divine intervention. For example, in Joshua 10:12-14 , Joshua commands the sun to stand still: "On the day the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: 'O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.' So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies." This miraculous event underscores God's sovereignty over time. Decline of the Artificial Day The decline of the artificial day can be understood as a return to the recognition of God's ultimate authority over time. In the eschatological vision of Revelation, the artificial constructs of time give way to the eternal day of God's kingdom. Revelation 21:23-25 states: "The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there." This passage highlights the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan, where the artificial divisions of time are rendered obsolete in the presence of His eternal light. The decline of the artificial day signifies the restoration of divine order and the consummation of God's kingdom, where time is no longer a constraint but a continuous experience of His glory. Torrey's Topical Textbook Judges 19:8,9And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the damsel's father said, Comfort your heart, I pray you. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them. Torrey's Topical Textbook Luke 9:12 Luke 24:29 Library The Israelites Egypt The Social Test of Religion Babylonia and Assyria The Image and the Stone Sargon of Assyria (722-705 BC ) The Gods of Egypt From the Close of the General Conference of 1828 to the Beginning ... The Gospel of Mark Match-Making. 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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