Bible Dictionary

Day

A period of light between sunrise and sunset, or a period of twenty-four hours.

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

88 of 368

Letter

D

Meaning

A period of light between sunrise and sunset, or a period of twenty-four hours.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:5
  • Exodus 20:9-11
  • Psalm 90:4
  • Psalm 118:24
  • Ecclesiastes 3:1
  • Matthew 24:36
  • John 9:4
  • 2 Peter 3:8

Original Language

Hebrew

יוֹם

yom

day

Greek

ἡμέρα

hēmera

day

Meaning

A day is a period of light between sunrise and sunset, or a period of twenty-four hours.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, day commonly refers to a normal day, a specific time or occasion, or a period identified by God for a particular purpose or event.


Key References

  • Genesis 1:5
  • Exodus 20:9-11
  • Psalm 90:4
  • Psalm 118:24
  • Ecclesiastes 3:1
  • Matthew 24:36
  • John 9:4
  • 2 Peter 3:8

  • Night
  • Time
  • Sabbath
  • Light
  • Day of the Lord

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:5
  • Exodus 20:9-11
  • Psalm 90:4
  • Psalm 118:24
  • Ecclesiastes 3:1
  • Matthew 24:36
  • John 9:4
  • 2 Peter 3:8

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