יוֹם
A day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)
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What does יוֹם (yôm) mean in the Bible?
יוֹם (yôm) is a Hebrew word meaning "a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)". The Day of the LORD frames judgment as a specific, sovereignly appointed event.
Meaning
Fundamental unit of time marked by daylight, extending metaphorically to ages, epochs, and eschatological periods.
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb) BDB: day Usage: age, always, chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), elder, × end, evening, (for) ever(-lasting, -more), × full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, old, outlived, perpetually, presently, remaineth, × required, season, × since, space, then, (process of) time, as at other times, in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), × whole ( age), (full) year(-ly), younger.
Why This Word Matters
The Day of the Lord frames judgment as a specific, sovereignly appointed event. Hosea 3:1-5
The term anchors the prophecy in a coming decisive act of God that will expose pride and establish His supremacy. Isaiah 13:1-8
Indicates extended period of deprivation. Isaiah 2:10-22
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Biblical Occurrences
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