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The term "break of day" refers to the early morning hours when the first light appears, marking the transition from night to day. This time of day holds significant spiritual and symbolic meaning throughout the Bible, often representing new beginnings, divine intervention, and the fulfillment of God's promises.
Biblical References:1.
Genesis 32:24-26 : The break of day is notably mentioned in the account of Jacob wrestling with the angel. "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 struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. 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 daybreak signifies a pivotal moment in Jacob's life, marking his transformation and the receiving of a new name, Israel.
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Exodus 14:27 : The break of day is also significant in the account of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. "So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians fled before it, the LORD swept them into the sea." Here, the break of day symbolizes deliverance and the triumph of God's power over the forces of oppression.
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1 Samuel 9:26 : In the account of Saul's anointing as king, the break of day is a time of divine appointment. "They got up early in the morning, and just before dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, 'Get ready, and I will send you on your way!' So Saul got ready, and he and Samuel went outside together." This moment at daybreak marks the beginning of Saul's journey as the first king of Israel.
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Acts 5:21 : In the New Testament, the apostles' obedience to God's command is highlighted at the break of day. "At daybreak, the apostles entered the temple courts, as they had been told, and began to teach the people." This illustrates the apostles' commitment to spreading the Gospel, even in the face of persecution.
Symbolism and Themes:·
New Beginnings: The break of day often symbolizes a fresh start or a new chapter in the biblical narrative. It is a time when God's mercies are renewed, as reflected 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!"
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Divine Intervention: Many biblical events occurring at daybreak highlight God's intervention in human affairs. The transition from night to day serves as a metaphor for moving from darkness into light, symbolizing hope and salvation.
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Fulfillment of Promises: The break of day is often associated with the fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in the deliverance of the Israelites and the anointing of Saul. It underscores the faithfulness of God in bringing His plans to fruition.
In summary, the break of day in the Bible is a powerful symbol of transformation, divine action, and the renewal of hope. It serves as a reminder of God's presence and His ability to bring light into the darkest situations.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Break of DayBREAK OF DAY
or, "to be light," "the light breaks" (2 Samuel 2:32); auge, "bright light," "radiance" (Acts 20:11).
SeeDAWN.
Greek
827. auge -- brightness, spec. daylight...break of
day. Of uncertain derivation; a ray of light, ie (by implication) radiance,
dawn --
break of
day. (auges) -- 1 Occurrence. 826, 827. auge. 828 .
...1306. diaugazo -- to shine through
... dawn. From dia and augazo; to glimmer through, ieBreak (asday) -- dawn. see GREEK
dia. see GREEK augazo. (diaugase) -- 1 Occurrence. 1305, 1306....
3722. orthros -- daybreak, dawn
... dawn. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: orthros Phonetic Spelling:
(or'-thros) Short Definition: early dawn,day-break Definition: early dawn,day...
3721. orthrios -- early.
... Word Origin variant reading for orthrinos, qv. early. From orthros; in the dawn,
ie Up atday-break -- early. see GREEK orthros. 3720, 3721. orthrios. 3722 >...
4404. proi -- early
... early, morning. Adverb from pro; at dawn; by implication, theday-break watch --
early (in the morning), (in the) morning. see GREEK pro....
Strong's Hebrew
5927. alah -- to go up, ascend, climb... arise up, cause to ascend up, at once,
break the
day up, bring up, cause
to burn. A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be
...1242. boqer -- morn- ing
...day, early, morning, morrow. From baqar; properly, dawn (as thebreak ofday);
generally, morning -- (+)day, early, morning, morrow. see HEBREW baqar....
5053. nogah -- brightness, daylight
...day. Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to nogah Definition brightness,
daylight NASB Word Usagebreak ofday (1). morning. (Aramaic...
215. or -- to be or become light
... A primitive root; to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically) --
Xbreak ofday, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened...
Library
A Song atDay-Break.
... A SONG ATDAY-BREAK. 7,7,3,3,7 Morgenstern in finst'rer Nacht. [223]Johann Scheffler.
trans.... Longs to see its Star appear;Break ofDay,. No more delay,....
Until theDay Break and the Shadows Flee Away, I Will Get Me to...
... CHAPTER IV. 6. Until theday break and the shadows flee away, I will get me
to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense....
Until theDay Break and the Shadows Flee Away, Turn, My Beloved...
... CHAPTER II. 17. Until theday break and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved,
and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether....
Over the Mountains. "My Beloved is Mine, and I am His: He Feedeth...
... Until theday break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my Beloved, and be Thou like
a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether."" Song of Solomon ii....
Of the First Sentiments of Love which Divine Inspirations Cause in...
... Nevertheless true it is thatbreak ofday is either notday, or if it beday, it
is but a beginningday, a rising of theday, and rather the infancy of theday...
How a Little Boy, Dying in the Same Monastery, Called Upon a...
... ofday." Then she began to tell, that a certain man of God, who had died that same
year, had appeared to her, telling her that at thebreak ofday she should...
That Holy Love May be Augmented Still More and More in Every one...
... pride of them that hate thee ascendeth continually, [127] says the great king David;
and the good increase as thebreak ofday, from brightness to brightness....
St. Barnabas'Day. We Preach unto You that Ye Should Turn from...
... That canbreak the bonds of death,. And control the powers of ill. All things else
have but theirday,. God's love only lasts for aye. Truly hath He cared indeed...
A Favourite Song, or we Might Almost Call it a Ballad for Easter...
... Es giengen dr?? frewl??n also fr?�. There went three damsels erebreak ofday,. To
the Holy Grave they took their way; They fain would anoint the Lord once more....
The Life of Paulus the First Hermit.
... So then atbreak ofday the venerable old man, supporting and guiding his weak limbs
with a staff, started to go: but what direction to choose he knew not....
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