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Definition and Usage:The term "morn" refers to the early part of the day, synonymous with morning. In biblical literature, the morning is often associated with new beginnings, divine intervention, and the renewal of God's mercies. It is a time of hope and expectation, symbolizing the light overcoming darkness.
Biblical References:1.
Creation and New Beginnings: · The concept of morning is first introduced in the creation narrative.
Genesis 1:5 states, "God called the light 'day,' and the darkness He called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." Here, morning signifies the completion of God's creative work and the beginning of a new day.
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God's Mercies and Faithfulness: ·
Lamentations 3:22-23 highlights the renewal of God's mercies each morning: "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!" This passage emphasizes the constancy and reliability of God's compassion and faithfulness, renewed with each dawn.
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Divine Intervention and Deliverance: · In
Exodus 14:27, the morning is a time of deliverance for the Israelites: "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." The morning marks the moment of God's intervention and the salvation of His people.
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Worship and Praise: ·
Psalm 5:3 reflects the practice of morning prayer and worship: "In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation." The morning is a time for believers to seek God, present their requests, and express their trust in Him.
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Symbol of Hope and Joy: ·
Psalm 30:5 conveys the transition from sorrow to joy with the coming of the morning: "For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning." This verse illustrates the hope and renewal that morning brings after a period of darkness or difficulty.
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Resurrection and New Life: · The resurrection of Jesus Christ is associated with the morning, as described in
Matthew 28:1: "After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb." The morning of the resurrection signifies the ultimate victory over death and the promise of new life for believers.
Theological Significance:In biblical theology, the morning is more than just a time of day; it is a powerful symbol of God's faithfulness, the renewal of His mercies, and the hope of salvation. It represents the triumph of light over darkness and the assurance of God's presence and intervention in the lives of His people. The morning serves as a reminder of the new beginnings available through God's grace and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) The first part of the day; the morning; -- used chiefly in poetry.
Greek
3722. orthros -- daybreak, dawn... early in the morning. From the same as oros; dawn (as sun-rise, rising of light);
by extension,
morn -- early in the morning. see GREEK oros.
...Strong's Hebrew
1242. boqer --morn- ing... 1241, 1242. boqer. 1243 .
morn- ing. Transliteration: boqer Phonetic
Spelling: (bo'-ker) Short Definition: morning. Word Origin
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Awake! theMorn is Here,
... MORNING Awake! themorn is here,. tr., John Brownlie 6.6.8.6. I. Awake! themorn
is here,. The long, dark night is past; The gladness and the light appear,....
TheMorn in Beauty Breaks
... Hymns of the Holy Eastern Church THEMORN IN BEAUTY BREAKS. tr., John Brownlie
6.6.6.6.6.6. I. Themorn in beauty breaks,. The world to life awakes,....
In the Dark of EarlyMorn,
... EASTER In the dark of earlymorn,. tr., John Brownlie 7,7,7,7. I. In the dark
of earlymorn,. Ere the light dispelled the gloom,. Came...
TheMorn in Beauty Breaks,
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH Themorn in beauty breaks,. 6,6,6,6,6,6. Themorn in beauty
breaks,. The world to life awakes: Up, soul of mine, and sing!...
Awake! theMorn is Here,
... EASTER XIX Awake! themorn is here,. 6,6,8,6. Awake! themorn is here,. The
long, dark night is past; The gladness and the light appear,....
TheMorn Awakes; from Eastern Hills
... MORNING Themorn awakes; from eastern hills. tr., John Brownlie 8.8.8.8. I. The
morn awakes; from eastern hills. The golden light creation fills;...
TheMorn Awakes; from Eastern Hills
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH Themorn awakes; from eastern hills. 8,8,8,8. Themorn
awakes; from eastern hills. The golden light creation fills;...
I Sought the Lord at EarlyMorn
... ASPIRATIONS I sought the Lord at earlymorn. 8,8,8,8,8,8 tr., John Brownlie. I.
I sought the Lord at earlymorn,. When earth awoke to see the light;...
See, from the Eastern Hills, theMorn
... MORNING See, from the eastern hills, themorn. tr., John Brownlie 8.8.8.8.8.8. I.
See, from the eastern hills, themorn. Its glowing shafts unsparing flings;...
I Sought the Lord at EarlyMorn,
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH I sought the Lord at earlymorn,. 8,8,8,8,8,8. I sought
the Lord at earlymorn,. When earth awoke to see the light;...
Thesaurus
Morn (8 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The first part of the day; the morning; -- used chiefly
in poetry. Multi-Version Concordance
Morn (8 Occurrences).
...Good-will (8 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 30:5 For -- a moment 'is' in His anger, Life 'is' in His
good-will, At even remaineth weeping, and atmorn singing. (YLT)....
Workmen (52 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). Matthew 20:1 For the kingdom of the heavens is like a householder who
went out with the earlymorn to hire workmen for his vineyard. (DBY YLT)....
Mori'ah (2 Occurrences)
Mori'ah. Moriah, Mori'ah.Morn . Multi-Version Concordance Mori'ah (2 Occurrences)....
(See RSV). Moriah, Mori'ah.Morn . Reference Bible.
Mourning (85 Occurrences)
... like. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MOURNING.morn'-ing. See BURIAL;
GRIEF. Multi-Version Concordance Mourning (85 Occurrences)....
Ablution
... The Greeks were warned "never with unwashed hands to pour out the black wine at
morn to Zeus" (Hesiod, Opera et Dies v0.722; compare Homer, Iliad vi0.266; Od....
Sees (135 Occurrences)
... John 20:1 And on the first day of the week Mary of Magdala comes in earlymorn to
the tomb, while it was still dark, and sees the stone taken away from the tomb...
Adversity (54 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 59:16 And I -- I sing 'of' Thy strength, And I sing atmorn 'of' Thy
kindness, For thou hast been a tower to me, And a refuge for me in a day of...
Singing (65 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Psalms 30:5 For -- a moment 'is' in His anger, Life 'is' in His
good-will, At even remaineth weeping, and atmorn singing. (YLT)....
Esther (48 Occurrences)
... received no acknowledgment. It is now earlymorn, and Haman is waiting in
the court for an audience to request Mordecai's life. He is...
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