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The division of the day by hours is first mentioned in Daniel 3:6,15; 4:19; 5:5 . This mode of reckoning was borrowed from the Chaldeans. The reckoning of twelve hours was from sunrise to sunset, and accordingly the hours were of variable length (John 11:9 ).
The word "day" sometimes signifies an indefinite time (Genesis 2:4; Isaiah 22:5; Hebrews 3:8 , etc.). In Job 3:1 it denotes a birthday, and in Isaiah 2:12 , Acts 17:31 , and 2 Timothy 1:18 , the great day of final judgment.
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Day'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​d/day.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Day'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​d/day.html. 1897.