Bible/Topics/NIGHT
NIGHT[edit | edit source]
Thompson Chain Reference (1908)[edit | edit source]
(1) Type of Ignorance and Sin
(2) General References to the Natural
Torrey's New Topical Textbook[edit | edit source]
The darkness first called
Caused by God
Belongs to God
The heavenly bodies designed to separate day from
The moon and stars designed to rule and give light by
Commenced at sunset
Continued until sunrise
REGULAR SUCCESSION OF
Originally divided into three watches
Divided into four watches by the Romans
FREQUENTLY
Unsuitable for labour
Unsuitable for travelling
Designed for rest
Wearisome to the afflicted
Favourable to the purposes of the wicked
Wild beasts go forth in search of prey during
THE JEWS
Eastern shepherds watched over their flocks during
Eastern fishermen continued their employment during
GOD FREQUENTLY
ILLUSTRATIVE OF
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General scriptures concerning
Meditations in
Worship in
Jesus prays all night
No night in heaven
Divided into watches
- Exodus 14:24
- Judges 7:19
- 1 Samuel 11:11
- Nehemiah 12:9
- Psalms 63:6
- Psalms 119:148
- Lamentations 2:19
- Matthew 14:25
- Luke 12:38
Divided into hours
Used figuratively