25 Bible Verses about The Sun
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[Then] along the road, about noon, O King, I saw a light from the sky, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those traveling with me.
But when the sun came up the newly sprouted plants were scorched, and because they had no roots, [soon] withered away.
For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass [so that] its flower [blossoms] fall off, and its beautiful appearance is destroyed. In the same way, the wealthy person will fade away as he goes about his business [affairs].
When evening came and the sun had set, they brought to Jesus all those who were sick and those dominated by evil spirits.
in order to be [true] children of your Father in heaven, for He makes His sun to rise on evil [as well] as on good people. He [also] sends rain on those who live right [as well] as on those who do not live right.
But when the sun came up these tender sprouts were scorched and, since they had such tiny roots, they [quickly] withered away.
They will not be hungry anymore, nor will they get thirsty anymore. The sun will not beat down on them, nor will they become scorched by the heat.
"But immediately after the terrible trouble of those days, [i.e., the next major event on God's calendar], the sun will become dark, and [therefore] the moon will not [be able to] shed its [reflected] light. The stars will fall from the sky and the forces of the heavens will be shaken [Note: From the description of these same events in Luke 21:25-26, it is possible that this is figurative language for great calamities happening on the earth]. Then the sign [i.e., signifying the coming] of the Son of man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will be stricken with grief as they see the Son of man coming in the clouds of the sky [See Acts 1:9-11] with power and great splendor.
"But after those days of terrible trouble [i.e., the next major event on God's calendar will be], the sun will become dark, and [therefore] the moon will not [be able to] shed its [reflected] light,
"Then [Note: This event answers to the "immediately" of Matt. 24:29, and suggests the next major event on God's calendar] there will be [supernatural] signs [evident] in the sun and moon and stars. And on earth [there will be] distress among nations; they will be perplexed by the roaring of the ocean's churning waves. [Note: Probably this is figurative language for highly agitated conditions on earth]. Men will become despondent from fear, and from dreading the [terrible] things which will come upon the earth, for the forces of the heavens will be shaken.
Now from noon until three o'clock in the afternoon there was darkness over all the land.
And when it became noon there was darkness over the entire land until three o'clock in the afternoon.
Now when it was about twelve o'clock noon, darkness came over all the land until three o'clock in the afternoon, for
[In that day] the sun will become dark and the moon will [appear] as blood. [This will all happen] before the great and wonderful day when the Lord comes. [Note: Some view these last two verses as a reference to events occurring at the end of time. See Matt. 24:29-30].
Then I looked as the Lamb broke open the sixth seal, and there [I saw] a great earthquake; the sun turned as black as sackcloth made out of [goat] hair, and the entire moon turned [as red] as blood. And the stars in the sky fell to earth, like a fig tree dropping its unripe figs when shaken by a strong wind. And the sky disappeared like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place.read more.
And the kings of the earth, the princes, the military commanders, the rich people, the influential people and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among mountain ledges. And they called out to the mountains, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of God, who sits on His throne, and from the anger of the Lamb. For the terrible day of their anger has come, and who will be able to survive it?"
because of God's merciful compassion. Therefore, the morning sun from above will arise to shine on those who are sitting in darkness and [are under] the shadow of death, and to direct our feet into the way of peace."
There His whole appearance was [miraculously] changed in front of them. His face shone [as brilliantly] as the sun and His clothing became as bright as light.
For God, who said [Gen. 1:3], "Light will shine out of darkness," has [also] shone in our hearts to provide [us with] the light of the knowledge of God's splendor [as it shines] on the face of Christ. [Note: This allusion to "splendor shining on Christ's face" may be a continuation of the analogy used in 3:13].
And He had seven stars in His right hand [See verse 20], and a sharp, double-edged sword came out of His mouth. And His face [shone] as the sun, shining in [all] its brilliance.
And the city does not need the sun or the moon to illuminate it, for the splendor of God provides the light for it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
And it will never be nighttime there anymore; they will not need the light of a lamp or of the sun, for the Lord will give them light. And they [i.e., God's servants] will rule [with Christ, See 20:4] forever and ever.
Then the people who did what was right will shine out like the sun in their Father's kingdom. The person who has ears [to hear with] ought to listen [to this] carefully.
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Righteous » Compared with » The sun
Then the people who did what was right will shine out like the sun in their Father's kingdom. The person who has ears [to hear with] ought to listen [to this] carefully.
compared to Saints » The sun
Then the people who did what was right will shine out like the sun in their Father's kingdom. The person who has ears [to hear with] ought to listen [to this] carefully.
The sun » General references to
The sun » Figurative
The sun » The jews » Expressed the east by rising of
The sun » Illustrative » Of the glory of Christ
There His whole appearance was [miraculously] changed in front of them. His face shone [as brilliantly] as the sun and His clothing became as bright as light.
And I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was covered by a cloud and there was a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun and his legs were like pillars of fire.
And He had seven stars in His right hand [See verse 20], and a sharp, double-edged sword came out of His mouth. And His face [shone] as the sun, shining in [all] its brilliance.
The sun » The jews » Commenced their evening with the setting of
When evening came and the sun had set, they brought to Jesus all those who were sick and those dominated by evil spirits.
The sun » The rays of » Frequently destructive to human life
The sun » God » Appointed to rule the day
The sun » The jews » Expressed the whole earth by, from rising of, to setting of
The sun » The jews » Made images of
The sun » Illustrative » (darkened,) of severe calamities
The sun » The jews » Commenced their day with the rising of
The sun » The jews » Forbidden to worship
The sun » The rays of » Pleasant to man
The sun » Illustrative » (its brightness,) of the future glory of saints
Then the people who did what was right will shine out like the sun in their Father's kingdom. The person who has ears [to hear with] ought to listen [to this] carefully.
The sun » Illustrative » Of supreme rulers
The sun » The jews » Worshipped
The sun » God » Created
The sun » The power and brilliancy of its rising alluded to
The sun » Illustrative » (going down at noon,) of premature destruction
The sun » Illustrative » (its clearness,) of the purity of the church
The sun » The rays of » Wither and burn up the herbs of the field
For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass [so that] its flower [blossoms] fall off, and its beautiful appearance is destroyed. In the same way, the wealthy person will fade away as he goes about his business [affairs].
But when the sun came up the newly sprouted plants were scorched, and because they had no roots, [soon] withered away.
The sun » Clearness of its light alluded to
The sun » The rays of » Change the color of the skin
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy
The sun » The rays of » Produce and ripen fruits
The sun » Miracles connected with » Standing still for a whole day in the valley of ajalon
The sun » Miracles connected with » Darkened at the crucifixion
Now when it was about twelve o'clock noon, darkness came over all the land until three o'clock in the afternoon, for the sun's light failed to shine. Then the Temple curtain became torn down the middle.
The sun » Miracles connected with » Shadow put back on the dial
The sun » The jews » Consecrated chariots and horses, as symbols of
The sun » Illustrative » (no more going down,) of perpetual blessedness
The sun » The rays of » Soften and melt some substances
The sun » God » Causes, to rise both on evil and good
in order to be [true] children of your Father in heaven, for He makes His sun to rise on evil [as well] as on good people. He [also] sends rain on those who live right [as well] as on those who do not live right.
The sun » God » Causes to know its time of setting
The sun » God » Appointed to divide seasons, &c
The sun » God » Placed in the firmament
The sun » Indicates the hours of the day by the shadow on the dial
The sun » Worshippers of, turned their faces towards the east
The sun » Called the greater light
The sun » Illustrative » (its power,) of the triumph of saints
The sun » Illustrative » Of Christ's coming
The sun » Illustrative » Of God's favor
The sun » Made to praise and glorify God
The sun » Compared to a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber
The sun » Compared to a strong man rejoicing to run a race
The sun » Diffuses light and heat to all the earth
The sun » The jews » Expressed the west by setting of
And you [should] allow your perseverance to complete its work, so that you will be perfect and complete, [and] not lacking in anything.
The sun » God » Exercises sovereign power over
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God Likened To The Sun
Luke 1:78-79because of God's merciful compassion. Therefore, the morning sun from above will arise
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