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Day-break, often referred to as dawn or the first light of morning, holds significant symbolic and literal importance in the Bible. It marks the transition from night to day, symbolizing new beginnings, hope, and divine intervention. The concept of day-break is frequently used in Scripture to illustrate spiritual awakening, deliverance, and the fulfillment of God's promises.
Biblical References:1.
Genesis 32:24-26 : "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.'" In this passage, day-break signifies a pivotal moment in Jacob's life, marking his transformation and the blessing he receives from God. The struggle through the night and the arrival of dawn symbolize perseverance and the reward of divine favor.
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Exodus 14:27 : "So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians fled toward it, the LORD swept them into the sea." Here, day-break is the moment of deliverance for the Israelites as God intervenes to save them from the Egyptians. The return of the sea to its normal state at dawn underscores God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to protect His people.
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Psalm 30:5 : "For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning." This verse poetically captures the essence of day-break as a time of renewal and joy. The transition from night to morning serves as a metaphor for moving from sorrow to joy, highlighting God's enduring mercy and grace.
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Mark 16:2 : "Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb." The resurrection of Jesus Christ is discovered at day-break, symbolizing the ultimate victory over death and the dawn of a new covenant. The timing of this event at dawn emphasizes the theme of new beginnings and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.
Symbolism and Themes:·
New Beginnings: Day-break is often associated with fresh starts and the renewal of life. It represents the hope and promise of a new day, free from the darkness of the past.
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Divine Intervention: Many biblical narratives highlight day-break as a time when God intervenes in human affairs, bringing deliverance and fulfilling His promises.
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Spiritual Awakening: The transition from night to day serves as a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment and awakening, where individuals move from ignorance or sin into the light of God's truth.
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Joy and Hope: The arrival of morning is frequently linked with joy and hope, as seen in the Psalms and other poetic writings. It reassures believers of God's constant presence and the renewal of His mercies each day.
In summary, day-break in the Bible is a powerful symbol of God's intervention, the renewal of life, and the hope of new beginnings. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of God's presence and the promise of His enduring faithfulness.
Greek
3722. orthros --daybreak, dawn... Spelling: (or'-thros) Short Definition: early dawn,
day-
break Definition: early
dawn,
day-
break. Word Origin a prim. word Definition
daybreak, dawn NASB Word
...2250. hemera -- day
... word Definition day NASB Word Usage always* (1), court (1), daily* (10), day (207),
day's (1), day...another (1),daybreak (1), days (148), daytime (2), midday...
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....
827. auge -- brightness, spec. daylight
... daylight, dawn. Word Origin a prim. word Definition brightness, spec. daylight
NASB Word Usagedaybreak (1). break of day. Of uncertain...
Strong's Hebrew
1242. boqer -- morn- ing... Word Origin from baqar Definition morn- ing NASB Word Usage dawn (1), dawn* (2),
day (1),
daybreak (1), every morning (5), morning (195), mornings (2), soon (1
...7837. shachar -- dawn
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition dawn NASB Word Usage charm away (1),
dawn (16), dawn* (1), dawning of the day (1),daybreak (2), morning (2)....
Library
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....
February the Twenty-Fourth Moving TowardsDaybreak
... FEBRUARY The Twenty-fourth MOVING TOWARDSDAYBREAK. "He hath brought me
into darkness, but not into light." "Lamentations 3:1-9....
December the Twenty-SixthDaybreak in the Soul
... DECEMBER The Twenty-sixthDAYBREAK IN THE SOUL. ISAIAH ix.1-7.... I turn to the
Master, and He shines upon me, and it isdaybreak in the soul!...
A Song atDay-Break.
... A SONG ATDAY-BREAK. 7,7,3,3,7 Morgenstern in finst'rer Nacht. [223]Johann Scheffler.
trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1869. Morning Star in darksome night,....
Over the Mountains. "My Beloved is Mine, and I am His: He Feedeth...
... "Until theday break, and the shadows flee away." Shadows... Then has our sun gone down,
and fear whispers, "Will His light ever return? Will it ever bedaybreak?...
Of the vigil Service which is Celebrated on the Evening Preceding...
... us, too, to observe this with the utmost care, that we may be content with the sleep
which is allowed us after the office of Vigils up todaybreak,"ie, till...
The Ecclesiastical Trial
... trial, Jesus had first to appear before Annas, then before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrim
during the night, and again before the same body afterdaybreak....
Abigail's Sensible Advice
... good. May God bring a similar judgment upon David and more too, if bydaybreak
I leave a single man of all those who belong to him."....
Darkness Before the Dawn
... "Until theday break, and the shadows... THE SPOUSE SINGS, "Until theday break, and
the shadows flee away," so that the beloved of the Lord may be in the dark....
Thesaurus
Daybreak (19 Occurrences)...Daybreak (19 Occurrences). Matthew 14:25 But towards
daybreak He went to them, walking
over the waves. (WEY).
... They went to the tomb at
daybreak, (WEY).
...Day-break (1 Occurrence)
Day-break.Daybreak,Day-break. Daylight . Multi-Version ConcordanceDay-break
(1 Occurrence).... (DBY).Daybreak,Day-break. Daylight . Reference Bible.
Shedeur (5 Occurrences)
... shed'-e-ur, she-de'-ur (shedhe'ur, "daybreak"; Codex Vaticanus Sediour, Ediour):
The father of Elizur, the chief of Reuben (Numbers 1:5; Numbers 2:10; Numbers 7...
Daylight (24 Occurrences)
Storm (62 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:33 And continually, up tilldaybreak, Paul kept urging all on board to take
some food.... Atdaybreak the king of Israel will be destroyed. (See RSV)....
Urging (10 Occurrences)
... him, (See NAS). Acts 27:33 And continually, up tilldaybreak, Paul kept urging
all on board to take some food. "This is the fourteenth...
Upstairs (8 Occurrences)
... Acts 20:11 Then he went upstairs again, broke bread, and took some food; and after
a long conversation which was continued tilldaybreak, at last he parted...
Jail (15 Occurrences)
... Acts 5:21 Having received that command they went into the Temple, just beforedaybreak,
and began to teach: So when the High Priest and his party came, and had...
Waves (43 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Matthew 14:25 But towards
daybreak He went to them, walking over the waves. (WEY)....
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