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day

Definition:

The term "day" literally refers to a period of time lasting 24 hours beginning at sundown. It is also used figuratively.

  • For the Israelites and the Jews, a day began at sunset of one day and ended at sunset of the next day.
  • Sometimes the term "day" is used figuratively to refer to a longer period of time, such as the "day of Yahweh" or "last days."
  • Some languages will use a different expression to translate these figurative uses or will translate "day" nonfiguratively.
  • Other translations of "day" could include, "time" or "season" or "occasion" or "event," depending on the context.

(See also: judgment day, last day)

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