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The term "dawned" in the Bible often signifies the beginning of a new day, both literally and metaphorically. It is a time of transition from darkness to light, symbolizing hope, renewal, and divine intervention. The concept of dawn is frequently used in Scripture to illustrate God's faithfulness and the promise of new beginnings.
Literal DawnIn a literal sense, dawn marks the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise. It is a time when the world transitions from the darkness of night to the light of day. This natural phenomenon is often used in the Bible to set the scene for significant events. For example, in
Joshua 6:15 , the Israelites rose early at dawn on the seventh day to march around Jericho, leading to the city's miraculous fall: "On the seventh day, they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. That was the only day they circled the city seven times."
Metaphorical DawnMetaphorically, dawn represents the coming of God's light into the world, dispelling darkness and bringing hope. This imagery is prevalent in the prophetic writings, where dawn symbolizes the arrival of God's salvation and the fulfillment of His promises. In
Isaiah 58:8 , the prophet speaks of the blessings that follow true repentance and righteousness: "Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard."
Dawn and Divine InterventionDawn is also associated with divine intervention and deliverance. In the account of the Exodus, the Lord acted at dawn to bring about the Israelites' escape from Egypt.
Exodus 14:27 recounts, "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, dawn marks the moment of God's decisive action to save His people.
Dawn in the New TestamentIn the New Testament, dawn continues to hold symbolic significance. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is associated with the dawn, highlighting the victory of light over darkness and life over death.
Matthew 28:1 describes the scene: "After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb." The resurrection at dawn signifies the ultimate new beginning for humanity through Christ's triumph over sin and death.
Spiritual ImplicationsFor believers, dawn serves as a reminder of God's mercies, which are new every morning (
Lamentations 3:22-23). It encourages a posture of hope and expectation, trusting in God's faithfulness to bring light into the darkest situations. The imagery of dawn calls Christians to live as children of light, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel in a world often shrouded in darkness.
In summary, the concept of "dawned" in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing both the physical transition from night to day and the spiritual awakening brought about by God's presence and action. It is a powerful symbol of hope, renewal, and divine faithfulness throughout Scripture.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Dawn.
Greek
393. anatello -- to cause to rise, to rise... Word Origin from ana and tello (to make to arise) Definition to cause to rise, to
rise NASB Word Usage arises (1), causes...to rise (1),
dawned (1), descended
...Strong's Hebrew
2224. zarach -- to rise, come forth... root Definition to rise, come forth NASB Word Usage arises (1), broke (1), came
(1),
dawned (1), rise (3), risen (2), rises (5), rose (1), shine (1), shone (1
...5927. alah -- to go up, ascend, climb
... carry (3), cast (1), charging (1), chew (4), chews (5), climb (4), climbed (1),
climbs (2), come (83), comes (2), coming (12), dawn* (1),dawned (1), depart (1...
215. or -- to be or become light
... root Definition to be or become light NASB Word Usage bright (1), brightened (2),
dawned (1), enlighten (2), enlightened (1), enlightening (1), gave light (1...
Library
The Next MorningDawned with all the Strange Half Mystical Glow of...
... XXIV. The next morningdawned with all the strange half mystical glow
of light and colour? The next morningdawned with all the...
JoyDawned Again on Easter-Day
... VII. CAROLS Carols 556. Joydawned again on Easter-Day. LM... Latin; Tr. John Mason
Neale, 1852. Joydawned again on Easter-Day,. The sun shone out with fairer ray,...
In the Birth of the Son LightDawned, --And Darkness Fled from the...
... Hymn XV. In the Birth of the Son lightdawned,"and darkness fled from
the world,"and the earth was enlightened. 1. In the Birth...
The Longing Eyes that Sought the Light
... O weary night! its hours are past,. And morning light hathdawned at last. II.... O
weary night, its hours are past,. And morning light hathdawned at last....
Blessed be He who was Baptized that He Might Baptize You, that Ye...
... mercy hasdawned to-day;"and from bound to bound it stretches:"the sun has sunk
and mercy hasdawned."Justice has drawn in her wrath; Grace has spread...
The Continuation of the Story
... The year 1900dawned.... When the fateful day (Monday, July 9)dawned, the
foreigners evidently had no inkling as to what was to happen....
Sermon at the Opening Services of the General Convention, October...
... The work was marred by immoral adventurers, and it was not until these were repressed
with a strong hand by Sir Thomas Dale that a new lifedawned in Virginia....
Outward Bound
... that one could not be wanted, or, if one was wanted, found and caught; and it was
not till the fourth morning that the glorious sense of freedomdawned on the...
The Convicting Facts
... The plainest, the loveliest, the loftiest, the perfectest revelation of God in His
beauty and completeness that everdawned, or ever will dawn upon creation....
The Master-Christian
... fortnight in Rome? XXIV. The next morningdawned with all the strange
half mystical glow of light and colour? XXV. The death...
Thesaurus
Dawned (8 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Dawned (8 Occurrences).
... Matthew 17:13 Then it
dawned upon
the disciples that it was John the Baptist about whom He had spoken to them.
...Dawning (11 Occurrences)
Dawn (70 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:16 the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat
in the region and shadow of death, to them light hasdawned." (Root in WEB WEY...
Region (96 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:16 the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat
in the region and shadow of death, to them light hasdawned." (WEB KJV WEY ASV...
Dwelling (340 Occurrences)
... who were dwelling in darkness have seen a brilliant light; and on those who were
dwelling in the region of the shadow of death, on them light hasdawned." (WEY...
Brilliant (5 Occurrences)
... who were dwelling in darkness have seen a brilliant light; and on those who were
dwelling in the region of the shadow of death, on them light hasdawned." (WEY...
Consequence (3 Occurrences)
... Titus 3:4 But when the goodness of God our Saviour, and His love to man,dawned
upon us, not in consequence of things which we, (WEY)....
Darkness (177 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:16 the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat
in the region and shadow of death, to them light hasdawned." (WEB KJV WEY ASV...
Sat (222 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:16 the people who sat in darkness saw a great light, to those who sat
in the region and shadow of death, to them light hasdawned." (WEB KJV ASV WBS...
Spoken (631 Occurrences)
... NIV). Matthew 17:13 Then itdawned upon the disciples that it was John the
Baptist about whom He had spoken to them. (WEY NAS). Matthew...
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