Morning: The First Part of the Natural Day
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The term "morning" in the Bible refers to the first part of the natural day, typically understood as the time from dawn until noon. It is a period often associated with new beginnings, renewal, and divine intervention. The morning holds significant spiritual symbolism and is frequently mentioned in Scripture as a time of prayer, worship, and revelation.

Creation and Order:
The concept of morning is introduced in the creation narrative. In Genesis 1:5, the cycle of evening and morning marks the completion of the first day: "God called the light 'day,' and the darkness He called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day" . This establishes the divine order of time, with morning symbolizing the emergence of light and life.

Divine Encounters and Revelations:
Morning is often depicted as a time when God reveals Himself and His will to His people. In Exodus 34:2, God instructs Moses, "Be ready in the morning, and come up on Mount Sinai to present yourself to Me there on top of the mountain" . This encounter underscores the morning as a time of divine communication and covenant renewal.

Worship and Prayer:
The morning is a favored time for worship and prayer in the biblical tradition. Psalm 5:3 reflects this practice: "In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation" . The psalmist's morning prayer signifies trust and reliance on God's guidance and provision.

Renewal and Mercy:
Morning is also associated with God's mercy and faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 declares, "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!" . This passage highlights the renewal of God's compassion and the hope that each new day brings.

Symbol of Resurrection and Hope:
In the New Testament, morning takes on additional significance as a symbol of resurrection and hope. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is discovered early in the morning, as recorded in Matthew 28:1: "After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb" . The morning of the resurrection signifies the dawn of a new era of salvation and eternal life.

Judgment and Deliverance:
Morning is also a time associated with judgment and deliverance. In Exodus 14:27, the LORD acts decisively in the morning to deliver the Israelites from the Egyptians: "So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state" . This event illustrates God's power to save and His timing in executing justice.

Daily Life and Labor:
In the context of daily life, morning is a time for labor and productivity. Proverbs 31:15 describes the virtuous woman: "She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants" . This depiction emphasizes diligence and the importance of beginning the day with purpose and responsibility.

Throughout Scripture, morning is a multifaceted concept that encompasses themes of creation, divine encounter, worship, renewal, resurrection, judgment, and daily life. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's presence and activity in the world, inviting believers to begin each day with faith and expectation.
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Mark 16:2
And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came to the sepulcher at the rising of the sun.
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The First Day in Passion-Week - Palm-Sunday - the Royal Entry into ...
... mouth to mouth, and they caught their first sight of ... the echoes of old Davidic Psalms
in the morning-light of ... the Name of the Lord,' [5062] forming part of the ...
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Meditations for the Morning.
... this day, cause thee to lose thy part and portion ... the devout soul wakening herself
with morning prayer ... on thine apparel, remember that they were first given as ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/meditations for the morning.htm

God's Approbation of his Works
... Accordingly, "the evening and the morning were the first day," before sin or pain
was in the world. The first natural day had one part dark for a season of ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 56 gods approbation of.htm

A vision of the Latter-Day Glories
... I think we shall see something more than natural agency, even ... of God." Christ may
come this morning; while I ... Thus then, have I explained the first part of the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/a vision of the latter-day.htm

The Cry for Bread
... The loftiest pinnacles looking out to the morning sky must have ... 'That was not first
which is ... then, is in symmetrical opposition to that of the previous part. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the cry for bread.htm

The Third Day in Pasion-Week - the Last Series of Parables: to the ...
... of those nearest to Him, must have been part of His ... We mark, first, the bearing of
the householder, who went out ... 5291] and with the dawn of morning, shows both ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter v the third day.htm

The Beach and the Sea
... And a very natural inference is that the 'two others ... And so, finally, about this
first part of my subject ... in the increasing light of the morning, interested in ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/the beach and the sea.htm

The First Easter Sunrise
... and Matthew in the all-important central part, 'He is ... words did not end on the Easter
morning, but is ... as Mary Magdalene separately, came back first with the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the first easter sunrise.htm

Natural Science and Theological Science.
... Unlike that first Creation which was of all things out ... to keep it, (for inactivity
is no part of bliss ... the language of poetry that then "the morning stars sang ...
/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/sermon ii natural science and.htm

Easter Day.
... With this verse ends the portion of the scripture chosen for the gospel in this
morning's service. ... Let us first take that part of the text which is common ...
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Resources
Why is a day measured from evening to morning in Genesis 1? | GotQuestions.org

What is the Plan B morning-after pill? | GotQuestions.org

What does dayspring mean in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Morning: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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