What does the Bible say about eclipse?
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The Bible presents eclipselike darkening of the sun, moon, and stars chiefly as vivid signs of God's righteous judgment and of the coming day of the Lord, not as objects of superstition or worship. Isaiah 13:10, Ezekiel 32:7-8, Joel 2:10, 2:31, and 3:15 use cosmic darkness to portray God's sovereignty over nations and creation. Amos 8:9 and Micah 3:6 likewise connect darkness with divine reckoning. Jesus applies this imagery to His future return in Matthew 24:29 and Mark 13:24, assuring believers that history is moving toward His victorious reign. Christians may therefore observe eclipses with wonder, giving glory to the Creator and trusting His Word rather than fearing celestial signs.
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- Of the sun and moon Isaiah 13:10; Ezekiel 32:7; Ezekiel 32:8; Joel 2:10; Joel 2:31; Joel 3:15; Amos 8:9; Micah 3:6; Matthew 24:29; Mark 13:24; Acts 2:20; Revelation 6:12
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- FIGURATIVE Isaiah 60:19
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