Day Reckoning in the Bible: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
m Text replacement - "[[Biblical Time Reckoning" to "[[Biblical Time System" |
||
| (21 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[ | <!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:성경의 날짜 규정]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->The '''Bible’s day reckoning''' follows the sunrise theory, which considers morning, when the sun rises, as the beginning of a day. However, in modern times, Judaism and denominations such as the Seventh-day Adventist Church regard evening, when the sun sets, as the start of a day.<ref name=":0">[https://www.jtsa.edu/torah/the-day-begins-with-night/ The Day Begins with Night], ISMAR SCHORSCH, ''JTS'', October 25, 1997</ref><ref name=":1">[https://www.adventist.org/the-sabbath/ What Adventists Believe about the Sabbath], ''Seventh-day Adventist Church''</ref> To properly observe God’s appointed feasts, one must accurately understand the Bible’s day reckoning. The [[Bible]] defines the beginning of a day as morning, and the feasts were established accordingly. | ||
The '''Bible’s day reckoning''' follows the sunrise theory, which considers morning, when the sun rises, as the beginning of a day. However, in modern times, Judaism and denominations such as the Seventh-day Adventist Church regard evening, when the sun sets, as the start of a day.<ref name=":0">[https://www.jtsa.edu/torah/the-day-begins-with-night/ The Day Begins with Night], ISMAR SCHORSCH, ''JTS'', October 25, 1997</ref><ref name=":1">[https://www.adventist.org/the-sabbath/ What Adventists Believe about the Sabbath], ''Seventh-day Adventist Church''</ref> To properly observe God’s appointed feasts, one must accurately understand the Bible’s day reckoning. The [[Bible]] defines the beginning of a day as morning, and the feasts were established accordingly. | |||
==Necessity of the Bible’s Day Reckoning== | ==Necessity of the Bible’s Day Reckoning== | ||
| Line 8: | Line 7: | ||
==Sunset Theory == | ==Sunset Theory == | ||
[[file:일몰설1_en.png |thumb | | [[file:일몰설1_en.png |thumb | 350px |An illustration drawn to easily understand the sunset theory]] | ||
===Meaning === | ===Meaning === | ||
The sunset theory asserts that a day begins at sunset, specifically when the sun goes down, and ends at sunset the following day. Since the moment of sunset marks the start of the day, night precedes day. The sunset marks the change of date. | The sunset theory asserts that a day begins at sunset, specifically when the sun goes down, and ends at sunset the following day. Since the moment of sunset marks the start of the day, night precedes day. The sunset marks the change of date. | ||
| Line 19: | Line 18: | ||
{{quote5 |내용= And there was '''evening''', and there was '''morning'''—the first day. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A5&version=NIV Genesis 1:5]}} | {{quote5 |내용= And there was '''evening''', and there was '''morning'''—the first day. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A5&version=NIV Genesis 1:5]}} | ||
[[file:일몰설_6일_창조_en.png |thumb | | [[file:일몰설_6일_창조_en.png |thumb | 350px |The error of the six-day creation according to the sunset theory]] | ||
In this verse, it is argued that “since evening appears before morning, the Bible indicates that the start of the day is in the evening.” However, the Bible states, “And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.” This implies that the end of the first day is marked by morning. If, according to their claim, the day begins at sunset, a contradiction arises: the day would consist of only 12 hours from evening to morning, eliminating the remaining 12 hours of daylight. This error occurs because they overlook the fact that [[God]] created light before the evening, which accounts for the existence of daytime prior to the evening. | In this verse, it is argued that “since evening appears before morning, the Bible indicates that the start of the day is in the evening.” However, the Bible states, “And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.” This implies that the end of the first day is marked by morning. If, according to their claim, the day begins at sunset, a contradiction arises: the day would consist of only 12 hours from evening to morning, eliminating the remaining 12 hours of daylight. This error occurs because they overlook the fact that [[God]] created light before the evening, which accounts for the existence of daytime prior to the evening. | ||
| Line 27: | Line 26: | ||
* '''Date of the Day of Atonement''' | * '''Date of the Day of Atonement''' | ||
[[file:800px-일몰설_대속죄일_en.png |thumb | | [[file:800px-일몰설_대속죄일_en.png |thumb | 450px |The error in the date of the Day of Atonement according to the sunset theory]] | ||
Another biblical passage that the proponents of the sunset theory cite as evidence is [[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]] 23. | Another biblical passage that the proponents of the sunset theory cite as evidence is [[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]] 23. | ||
{{quote5 |내용= “It is a day of sabbath rest for you, and you must deny yourselves. '''From the evening''' of the ninth day of the month '''until the following evening''' you are to observe your sabbath.” |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2023%3A32&version=NIV Leviticus 23:32]}} | {{quote5 |내용= “It is a day of sabbath rest for you, and you must deny yourselves. '''From the evening''' of the ninth day of the month '''until the following evening''' you are to observe your sabbath.” |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2023%3A32&version=NIV Leviticus 23:32]}} | ||
They argue that “since God commanded that the Sabbath be observed from evening to the next evening, this means that the day begins in the evening.” However, Leviticus 23:32 refers to the Day of Atonement, not the weekly seventh-day [[Sabbath]]. When the [[Day of Atonement]] was referred to as a Sabbath, it | They argue that “since God commanded that the Sabbath be observed from evening to the next evening, this means that the day begins in the evening.” However, Leviticus 23:32 refers to the Day of Atonement, not the weekly seventh-day [[Sabbath]]. When the [[Day of Atonement]] was referred to as a Sabbath, it was merely a symbolic expression of refraining from work on the holy days. Similarly, the Bible also refers to the [[Feast of Trumpets]] on the first day of the seventh month as a sabbath. | ||
{{quote5 |내용= “Say to the Israelites: ‘On the '''first day of the seventh month''' you are to have a day of '''sabbath''' rest, a sacred assembly commemorated with trumpet blasts.’ ” |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2023%3A24&version=NIV Leviticus 23:24]}} | {{quote5 |내용= “Say to the Israelites: ‘On the '''first day of the seventh month''' you are to have a day of '''sabbath''' rest, a sacred assembly commemorated with trumpet blasts.’ ” |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2023%3A24&version=NIV Leviticus 23:24]}} | ||
| Line 39: | Line 38: | ||
== Sunrise Theory == | == Sunrise Theory == | ||
[[file: | [[file:일출설1_en.png |thumb | 350px |An illustration drawn to easily understand the sunrise theory]] | ||
=== Meaning === | === Meaning === | ||
The sunrise theory posits that a day begins at sunrise, meaning it starts in the morning and ends the following morning. Since the rising of the sun marks the start of the day, daytime occurs first, followed by nighttime. The next morning serves as both the conclusion of the previous day and the starting point of a new day, establishing the basis for date changes. The Bible defines dates based on sunrise. | The sunrise theory posits that a day begins at sunrise, meaning it starts in the morning and ends the following morning. Since the rising of the sun marks the start of the day, daytime occurs first, followed by nighttime. The next morning serves as both the conclusion of the previous day and the starting point of a new day, establishing the basis for date changes. The Bible defines dates based on sunrise. | ||
| Line 46: | Line 45: | ||
* '''Record of 1 Samuel''' | * '''Record of 1 Samuel''' | ||
When the events recorded in [[Book of 1 Samuel|1 Samuel]] 19 are arranged chronologically, it becomes evident that the Bible establishes dates based on sunrise. | When the events recorded in [[Book of 1 Samuel|1 Samuel]] 19 are arranged chronologically, it becomes evident that the Bible establishes dates based on sunrise. | ||
[[file:일출설 | [[file:일출설 내일_en.png |thumb | 480px |The contradiction in sunset theory and the validity of sunrise theory viewed through the concept of “tomorrow”]] | ||
{{quote5 |내용= Saul sent men to David’s house to watch it and to kill him in the '''morning'''. But Michal, David’s wife, warned him, “If you don’t run for your life '''tonight, tomorrow''' you’ll be killed.” |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2019%3A11&version=NIV 1 Samuel 19:11]}} | {{quote5 |내용= Saul sent men to David’s house to watch it and to kill him in the '''morning'''. But Michal, David’s wife, warned him, “If you don’t run for your life '''tonight, tomorrow''' you’ll be killed.” |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2019%3A11&version=NIV 1 Samuel 19:11]}} | ||
When her father [[Saul]] sought to kill her husband [[David]], Michal wanted to help him escape. During the night, she and David conversed, aware of Saul’s intention to kill David the following morning. Because the sunset theory posits that night comes before day, according to this view, Michal should have referred to the approaching morning as “today.” However, when Michal spoke with David (at point A in the illustration), she referred to the upcoming morning as “tomorrow,” meaning the | When her father [[Saul]] sought to kill her husband [[David]], Michal wanted to help him escape. During the night, she and David conversed, aware of Saul’s intention to kill David the following morning. Because the sunset theory posits that night comes before day, according to this view, Michal should have referred to the approaching morning as “today.” However, when Michal spoke with David (at point A in the illustration), she referred to the upcoming morning as “tomorrow,” meaning the next day. This demonstrates that the Bible establishes dates based on the sunrise. | ||
* '''Records of Jesus’ Resurrection''' | * '''Records of Jesus’ Resurrection''' | ||
The concept of the sunrise theory as a biblical regulation of dates can also be understood through the [[Jesus’ Resurrection|resurrection]] of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]], who [[Resurrection|rose]] from the dead in the “morning” of the first day of the week. | The concept of the sunrise theory as a biblical regulation of dates can also be understood through the [[Jesus’ Resurrection|resurrection]] of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]], who [[Resurrection|rose]] from the dead in the “morning” of the first day of the week. | ||
{{quote5 |내용= When Jesus rose '''early on the first day of the week''' . . . |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2016%3A9%E2%80%935&version=NIV Mark 16:9–5]}} | {{quote5 |내용= When Jesus rose '''early on the first day of the week''' . . . |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2016%3A9%E2%80%935&version=NIV Mark 16:9–5]}} | ||
[[file:일몰설 부활. | [[file:800px-일몰설 부활 en.png | thumb| 600px |The first day of the week, according to the sunset theory, on which Jesus’ resurrection took place]] | ||
[[file:일출설 | [[file:일출설 부활_en.png | thumb| 500px |The first day of the week, according to the sunrise theory, on which Jesus’ resurrection took place]] | ||
The resurrected Jesus appeared to His disciples that very “evening.” | The resurrected Jesus appeared to His disciples that very “evening.” | ||
{{quote5 |내용= On the '''evening of that first day of the week''', when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A19&version=NIV John 20:19]}} | {{quote5 |내용= On the '''evening of that first day of the week''', when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A19&version=NIV John 20:19]}} | ||
| Line 64: | Line 63: | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Biblical Time | *[[Biblical Time System]] | ||
*[[Commandments of God]] | *[[The Commandments of God]] | ||
*[[Worship]] | *[[Worship]] | ||