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Sun, the

The sun in Scripture represents God's power, glory, and the promise of eternal light. It also features in prophetic passages about Christ's return and the future kingdom.

Overview

The sun appears throughout Scripture as a symbol of God's majesty and enduring faithfulness. From creation's account to prophetic visions, the sun demonstrates divine power and order. Biblical writers also use solar imagery to describe Christ's glory and the radiance of the redeemed in eternity.

Key Scriptures

"And his brightness was like the light; He had rays flashing from His hand, And there His power was hidden" (Habakkuk 3:4, NASB). "Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father" (Matthew 13:43, NASB). "Her sun has gone down while it was yet day; She has been ashamed and humiliated" (Jeremiah 15:9, NASB).

Application

Recognize God's sovereignty over creation and trust His promises regarding Christ's return and eternal glory for believers.

Scripture References 40
2 Samuel 12:11 2 Samuel 12:12 Jeremiah 8:2 Ezekiel 32:7 Joel 2:10 Joel 2:31 Matthew 24:29 Revelation 9:2 Jeremiah 15:9 Amos 8:9 Daniel 12:3 Matthew 13:43 Song of Solomon 6:10 Judges 5:31 Isaiah 60:20 Genesis 1:14 Genesis 1:16 Psalms 136:8 Jeremiah 31:35 Genesis 1:16 Psalms 104:19 Matthew 5:45 Song of Solomon 1:6 Song of Solomon 6:10 Genesis 19:23 Genesis 19:24 Genesis 19:27 Genesis 19:28 Judges 9:33 Genesis 28:11 Deuteronomy 24:13 Mark 1:32 Psalms 19:5 Psalms 19:5 2 Kings 23:11 Genesis 1:14 Genesis 1:16 Psalms 74:16 Luke 23:44 Luke 23:45
Full Topical Reference List 83 total — Nave's Topical Bible

(Before or in sight of,) of public ignominy

2 Samuel 12:11 2 Samuel 12:12 Jeremiah 8:2

(Darkened,) of severe calamities

Ezekiel 32:7 Joel 2:10 Joel 2:31 Matthew 24:29 Revelation 9:2

(Going down at noon,) of premature destruction

Amos 8:9 Jeremiah 15:9

(Its brightness,) of the future glory of saints

Daniel 12:3 Matthew 13:43

(Its clearness,) of the purity of the church

Song of Solomon 6:10

(Its power,) of the triumph of saints

Judges 5:31

(No more going down,) of perpetual blessedness

Isaiah 60:20

Appointed to divide seasons

Genesis 1:14

Appointed to rule the day

Genesis 1:16 Jeremiah 31:35 Psalms 136:8

Called the greater light

Genesis 1:16

Causes to know its time of setting

Psalms 104:19

Causes, to rise both on evil and good

Matthew 5:45

Change the colour of the skin

Song of Solomon 1:6

Clearness of its light alluded to

Song of Solomon 6:10

Commenced their day with the rising of

Genesis 19:23 Genesis 19:24 Genesis 19:27 Genesis 19:28 Judges 9:33

Commenced their evening with the setting of

Deuteronomy 24:13 Genesis 28:11 Mark 1:32

Compared to a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber

Psalms 19:5

Compared to a strong man rejoicing to run a race

Psalms 19:5

Consecrated chariots and horses, as symbols of

2 Kings 23:11

Created

Genesis 1:14 Genesis 1:16 Psalms 74:16

Darkened at the crucifixion

Luke 23:44 Luke 23:45

Diffuses light and heat to all the earth

Psalms 19:6

Exercises sovereign power over

Job 9:7

Expressed the east by rising of

Deuteronomy 4:41 Deuteronomy 4:47 Joshua 12:1 Numbers 21:11

Expressed the west by setting of

Joshua 1:4

Expressed the whole earth by, from rising of, to setting of

Isaiah 45:6 Psalms 50:1 Psalms 113:3

Forbidden to worship

Deuteronomy 4:19 Deuteronomy 17:3

Frequently destructive to human life

2 Kings 4:18 2 Kings 4:19 2 Kings 4:20 Isaiah 49:10 Psalms 121:6

Indicates the hours of the day by the shadow on the dial

2 Kings 20:9

Made images of

2 Chronicles 14:5 2 Chronicles 34:4

Made to praise and glorify God

Psalms 148:3

Of Christ's coming

Malachi 4:2

Of God's favour

Psalms 84:11

Of supreme rulers

Genesis 37:9 Isaiah 13:10

Of the glory of Christ

Matthew 17:2 Revelation 1:16 Revelation 10:1

Placed in the firmament

Genesis 1:17

Pleasant to man

Ecclesiastes 11:7 Job 30:28

Produce and ripen fruits

Deuteronomy 33:14

Shadow put back on the dial

2 Kings 20:11

Soften and melt some substances

Exodus 16:21

Standing still for a whole day in the valley of Ajalon

Joshua 10:12 Joshua 10:13

The power and brilliancy of its rising alluded to

2 Samuel 23:4 Judges 5:31

Wither and burn up the herbs of the field

James 1:11 Mark 4:6

Worshipped

2 Kings 23:5 Jeremiah 8:2

Worshippers of, turned their faces towards the east

Ezekiel 8:16
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