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
After mid-day a darkness came over all the country, lasting till three in the afternoon.
Mark 15:33
At midday, a darkness came over the whole country, lasting till three in the afternoon.
Luke 23:44
It was nearly mid-day, when a darkness came over the whole country, lasting till three in the afternoon,
Revelation 6:12
And I saw the Lamb break the sixth seal, and then there was a great earthquake. The sun became black, like sackcloth, and the moon, which was at its full, like blood.
Because
Ephesians 1:9
When he made known to us his hidden purpose. And it also accords with the good-will which God purposed to exhibit in Christ,
Hebrews 7:21
but his appointment was ratified by an oath, when God said to him-- 'The Lord has sworn, and will not change, "Thou art a priest for all time."'
General references
Mark 13:24
In those days, after that time of distress, 'the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give her light,