Topical Bible: Morning: The Second Part of the Day at the Creation

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In the biblical account of creation, the concept of "morning" holds significant theological and symbolic meaning. The term "morning" is first introduced in the Book of Genesis, where it is associated with the divine order and the unfolding of God's creative work. According to Genesis 1:5 , "God called the light 'day,' and the darkness He called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." This pattern of evening followed by morning establishes the framework for the six days of creation.

The morning signifies the transition from darkness to light, symbolizing the triumph of order over chaos and the beginning of a new phase in God's creative process. Each morning marks the completion of a creative act and the preparation for the next. This cyclical pattern underscores the structured and purposeful nature of God's creation, reflecting His sovereignty and intentionality.

Throughout Scripture, morning is often associated with renewal, hope, and divine intervention. In Lamentations 3:22-23 , the prophet Jeremiah writes, "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!" Here, morning is a metaphor for God's unfailing mercy and faithfulness, offering a fresh start and the promise of His continued presence.

The morning also holds eschatological significance, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. In the prophetic literature, the dawn of a new day often symbolizes the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom. Malachi 4:2 proclaims, "But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall." This imagery of the rising sun conveys the hope of restoration and the final victory of righteousness.

In the New Testament, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is described as occurring "on the first day of the week, very early in the morning" (Luke 24:1). This pivotal event, taking place at dawn, signifies the dawn of a new creation and the defeat of sin and death. The morning of the resurrection is a powerful testament to the transformative power of God's grace and the inauguration of a new covenant.

In summary, the concept of morning in the biblical creation narrative and throughout Scripture is rich with theological meaning. It represents the order and purpose of God's creation, the renewal of His mercies, and the hope of ultimate redemption. As the second part of the day at creation, morning serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the promise of new beginnings.

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Genesis 1:5,8,13,19,23,31
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
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Whether the Firmament was Made on the Second Day?
... on (verse 8); "And the evening and morning were the ... the firmament was made, even
as to substance, on the second day. For it is part of the work of creation to ...
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Whether Scripture Uses Suitable Words to Express the Work of the ...
... not marked with approval because the second number is ... are understood the evening
and the morning knowledge of ... customary, from its more important part, the day. ...
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The Psalms of David
... Psalm 63:1. 1 2 5 34. First Part. CM The morning of a Lord's day. Psalm
63:2. 6-10. Second Part. Midnight thoughts recollected. ...
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Lyra Germanica: Second Series: The Christian Life
... <. Lyra Germanica: Second Series: The Christian Life Catherine Winkworth. ... Morning
Prayer A Morning Prayer. EVENING PRAYER. ... PART II. THE INNER LIFE. ...
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Whether all These Days are one Day?
... written (Gn.1), "The evening and the morning were the ... the second day their knowledge
of the second work, and ... from a want of power on God's part, as requiring ...
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The Life of Adam
... light with heaven and earth first, and even and morning was made ... The second day he
made the firmament, and divided the waters that ... One part is called Phison. ...
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The Gospel Day Seen in Prophecy.
... centuries of this Christian era, which is termed the morning of the gospel day.
Part second will consist of the apostolic prophecies with possibly a few Old ...
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Passages from Moses, which the Heretics Pervert to the Support of ...
... day, night, the firmament, the evening, the morning, dry land ... are called: the first,
sight, the second, hearing, the ... they mean that his earthly part was formed ...
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The Second Epistle of St. Peter
... About five o'clock on the morning of May 24th ... The first part occurs in Proverbs
26:11, the second is ... His second argument is against misconceptions of the divine ...
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Basil -- the Creation of the World
... who ask if the Holy Spirit took an active part in the ... "And the evening and the morning
were the ... the first day?" Before speaking to us of the second, the third ...
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