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Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that Yahweh binds up the hurt of his people, and heals the stroke of their wound.
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A Metaphor for Gospel Light
Commentators unanimously agree that the fantastic increase in light is a powerful metaphor. It symbolizes the immense spiritual knowledge, purity, joy, and divine glory that would characterize the Messianic era. The light of the gospel, brought by Christ, would be so much clearer and more brilliant than what came before that it would be like the moon shining with the sun's intensity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Moreover - In addition to all the blessings that are enumerated above.
The light of the moon - Light is in the Scriptures an e…
19th Century
Anglican
The light of the moon shall be ... — The vision of the future expands, ascending from the new earth to the new heaven. With the pa…
16th Century
Protestant
And the light of the moon shall be. The Prophet was not satisfied with describing an ordinary state of prosperity, without adding somethin…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun An hyperbolical expre…
God's people will soon arrive at the Zion above, and then they will weep no more forever. Even now they would have more comfort, as well as holines…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet issues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremia…
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