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It shall happen in that day, that there shall not be light; the bright ones shall withdraw themselves:
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A Sign of Judgment Day
Commentators explain that the dimming of the sun, moon, and stars is classic biblical imagery for the Day of the Lord. When God appears in His full glory and light, all other created lights pale in comparison. Scholars note this theme is repeated in Joel, Isaiah, and Revelation, signifying a cosmic event accompanying the Lord's final coming.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The light shall not be clear nor dark - Or, more probably, according to the original reading, “In that day there will be no lig…
19th Century
Anglican
That the light shall not be clear, nor dark. —Better, there shall not be light; the glorious ones (i.e., the heavenly bo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall come to pass in that day Which shall precede the coming of Christ, both his spiritual and personal reig…
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