Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
The heavens
Because
General references
Bible References
The heavens
Matthew 27:45
Now from twelve o'clock to three o'clock darkness covered all the land,
Mark 15:33
When twelve o'clock came, darkness covered the whole land till three o'clock,
Luke 23:44
By this time it was about twelve o'clock, and darkness covered the whole land till three o'clock,
Revelation 6:12
And when he opened the sixth seal, I looked; and a great earthquake took place, the sun turned black as sackcloth, the full moon turned like blood,
Because
Ephesians 1:9
He has granted us complete insight and understanding of the open secret of his will, showing us how it was the purpose of his design
Hebrews 7:21
Previous priests became priests apart from any oath, but he has an oath from Him who said to him, The Lord has sworn, and he will not change his mind, thou art a priest for ever.
General references
Mark 13:24
But when that misery is past, in those days, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not yield her light,