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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/2.htm">New International Version</a> The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. <a href="/nlt/acts/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> The sun will become dark, and the moon will turn blood red before that great and glorious day of the LORD arrives. <a href="/esv/acts/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> the sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and magnificent day. <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord coming. <a href="/kjv/acts/2.htm">King James Bible</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: <a href="/nkjv/acts/2.htm">New King James Version</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/acts/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> ‘THE SUN WILL BE TURNED INTO DARKNESS AND THE MOON INTO BLOOD, BEFORE THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS DAY OF THE LORD COMES. <a href="/nasb/acts/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216THE SUN WILL BE TURNED INTO DARKNESS AND THE MOON INTO BLOOD, BEFORE THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS DAY OF THE LORD SHALL COME. <a href="/nasb77/acts/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘THE SUN SHALL BE TURNED INTO DARKNESS, AND THE MOON INTO BLOOD, BEFORE THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS DAY OF THE LORD SHALL COME. <a href="/lsb/acts/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> THE SUN WILL BE TURNED INTO DARKNESS AND THE MOON INTO BLOOD, BEFORE THE GREAT AND AWESOME DAY OF THE LORD COMES. <a href="/amp/acts/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> ‘THE SUN SHALL BE TURNED INTO DARKNESS AND THE MOON INTO BLOOD, BEFORE THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS DAY OF THE LORD COMES. <a href="/csb/acts/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes. <a href="/hcsb/acts/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the great and remarkable Day of the Lord comes. <a href="/asv/acts/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the day of the Lord come, That great and notable day. <a href="/cev/acts/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The sun will turn dark, and the moon will be as red as blood before the great and wonderful day of the Lord appears. <a href="/erv/acts/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the day of the Lord come, That great and notable day: <a href="/gwt/acts/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The sun will become dark, and the moon will become as red as blood before the terrifying day of the Lord comes. <a href="/gnt/acts/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> the sun will be darkened, and the moon will turn red as blood, before the great and glorious Day of the Lord comes. <a href="/isv/acts/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> The sun will become dark, and the moon turn to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. <a href="/msb/acts/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. <a href="/net/acts/2.htm">NET Bible</a> The sun will be changed to darkness and the moon to blood before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes. <a href="/nheb/acts/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes. <a href="/wbt/acts/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come. <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, to usher in the day of the Lord-- that great and illustrious day; <a href="/web/acts/2.htm">World English Bible</a> The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The sun will be turned to darkness, "" And the moon to blood, "" Before the coming of the Day of the LORD—the great and conspicuous; <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord coming. <a href="/ylt/acts/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the day of the Lord -- the great and illustrious; <a href="/slt/acts/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and distinguished day of the Lord come:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and manifest day of the Lord come. <a href="/cpdv/acts/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before the great and manifest day of the Lord arrives. <a href="/nabre/acts/2.htm">New American Bible</a> The sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and splendid day of the Lord, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The sun shall be changed into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and fearful day of the Lord shall come. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood until the great and awesome day of THE LORD JEHOVAH will come.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and terrible day of the Lord comes. <a href="/godbey/acts/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great day of the Lord shall come. <a href="/haweis/acts/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and illustrious day of the Lord come. <a href="/mace/acts/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and illustrious day of the Lord shall come. <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, to usher in the day of the Lord-- that great and illustrious day; <a href="/worrell/acts/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come. <a href="/worsley/acts/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and illustrious day of the Lord come. <a href="/parallel/acts/2-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=402" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Peter Preaches to the Crowd</a> …19I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/2246.htm" title="2246: hēlios (N-NMS) -- The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light.">sun</a> <a href="/greek/3344.htm" title="3344: metastraphēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To turn, change, corrupt, pervert. From meta and strepho; to turn across, i.e. Transmute or corrupt.">will be turned</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4655.htm" title="4655: skotos (N-ANS) -- Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity.">darkness,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4582.htm" title="4582: selēnē (N-NFS) -- The moon. From selas; the moon.">moon</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/129.htm" title="129: haima (N-ANS) -- Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.">blood,</a> <a href="/greek/4250.htm" title="4250: prin (Adv) -- Formerly, before. Adverb from pro; prior, sooner.">before</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthein (V-ANA) -- To come, go. ">coming</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalēn (Adj-AFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">of the great</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2016.htm" title="2016: epiphanē (Adj-AFS) -- Manifest, glorious, illustrious. From epiphaino; conspicuous, i.e. memorable.">glorious</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeran (N-AFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">Day</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord.</a> 21And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joel/2-31.htm">Joel 2:31</a> The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29</a> Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ <a href="/revelation/6-12.htm">Revelation 6:12</a> And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, <a href="/isaiah/13-10.htm">Isaiah 13:10</a> For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. <a href="/mark/13-24.htm">Mark 13:24</a> But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Luke 21:25</a> There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Revelation 8:12</a> Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well. <a href="/ezekiel/32-7.htm">Ezekiel 32:7-8</a> When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Isaiah 34:4</a> All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. <a href="/revelation/9-2.htm">Revelation 9:2</a> The star opened the pit of the Abyss, and smoke rose out of it like the smoke of a great furnace, and the sun and the air were darkened by the smoke from the pit. <a href="/amos/8-9.htm">Amos 8:9</a> And in that day, declares the Lord GOD, I will make the sun go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the daytime. <a href="/zephaniah/1-15.htm">Zephaniah 1:15</a> That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, <a href="/jeremiah/4-23.htm">Jeremiah 4:23-28</a> I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light. / I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. / I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. ... <a href="/revelation/16-10.htm">Revelation 16:10</a> And the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness, and men began to gnaw their tongues in anguish <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30</a> At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:sun.<a href="/isaiah/13-9.htm">Isaiah 13:9,15</a> Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it… <a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Isaiah 24:23</a> Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously.<a href="/jeremiah/4-23.htm">Jeremiah 4:23</a> I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.great.<a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Isaiah 2:12-21</a> For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: … <a href="/isaiah/34-8.htm">Isaiah 34:8</a> For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.<a href="/joel/2-1.htm">Joel 2:1</a> Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Appearing</a> <a href="/acts/2-19.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/john/12-46.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/john/2-11.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Gloriously</a> <a href="/john/21-19.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/acts/2-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Moon</a> <a href="/matthew/27-16.htm">Notable</a> <a href="/luke/23-45.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-20.htm">Appearing</a> <a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/acts/13-11.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/acts/13-11.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Gloriously</a> <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">Moon</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Notable</a> <a href="/acts/13-11.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 2</div>1. <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, </a> 12. <a href="/acts/2-12.htm">are admired by some, and derided by others;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">whom Peter disproves;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">he baptizes a great number who were converted;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; </a> 43. <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">the apostles working many miracles, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">and God daily increasing his church.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The sun will be turned to darkness This phrase is often associated with apocalyptic imagery found throughout the Bible, symbolizing significant divine intervention or judgment. In the Old Testament, similar language is used in prophetic books like <a href="/joel/2-31.htm">Joel 2:31</a>, which <a href="/acts/2-20.htm">Acts 2:20</a> directly quotes. This imagery is also present in <a href="/isaiah/13-10.htm">Isaiah 13:10</a> and <a href="/amos/8-9.htm">Amos 8:9</a>, where cosmic disturbances accompany God's judgment. The darkening of the sun can symbolize the removal of God's favor or the onset of a period of tribulation. In the New Testament, such imagery is echoed in the descriptions of the end times in <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29</a> and <a href="/revelation/6-12.htm">Revelation 6:12</a>, indicating a time of upheaval and the fulfillment of divine prophecy.and the moon to blood The transformation of the moon to blood is another apocalyptic sign, often interpreted as a portent of significant events in God's redemptive plan. This imagery suggests a dramatic change in the natural order, reflecting the severity and magnitude of the events to come. The "blood moon" is a phenomenon that can occur during a lunar eclipse, but in biblical prophecy, it symbolizes impending judgment or the ushering in of a new era. This phrase is also found in <a href="/joel/2-31.htm">Joel 2:31</a> and is echoed in <a href="/revelation/6-12.htm">Revelation 6:12</a>, reinforcing the theme of cosmic signs preceding divine intervention.before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord The "Day of the Lord" is a recurring theme in biblical prophecy, representing a time when God will decisively intervene in human history to judge the wicked and deliver the righteous. This concept is prevalent in the Old Testament, seen in passages like <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Zephaniah 1:14-18</a> and <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5</a>, where it is depicted as a day of both judgment and salvation. In the New Testament, the Day of the Lord is associated with the second coming of Christ, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2</a> and <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a>. The use of "great and glorious" emphasizes the majesty and significance of this event, highlighting both the awe-inspiring nature of God's intervention and the ultimate fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle who delivers the sermon at Pentecost, quoting the prophet Joel to explain the miraculous events occurring. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the events of Pentecost take place, a significant location for Jewish worship and the early Christian church. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pentecost.htm">Pentecost</a> The Jewish festival during which the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles, enabling them to speak in various languages. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joel.htm">Joel</a> An Old Testament prophet whose prophecy Peter cites to describe the signs and wonders associated with the last days. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the Lord</a> A future event characterized by divine judgment and the establishment of God's kingdom, often associated with apocalyptic imagery.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophecy.htm">Understanding Prophecy</a> Recognize the importance of Old Testament prophecies in understanding New Testament events and eschatology. <a href="/topical/s/signs_of_the_times.htm">Signs of the Times</a> Be aware of the signs that precede the Day of the Lord, encouraging vigilance and readiness for Christ's return. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Trust in God's control over cosmic events, knowing that He orchestrates history according to His divine plan. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_repentance.htm">Call to Repentance</a> The impending Day of the Lord serves as a call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ.htm">Hope in Christ</a> While the imagery may seem daunting, believers can find hope in the promise of Christ's return and the establishment of His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 2</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_blood_moon.htm">What defines a blood moon?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sun_moon.htm">What does the Bible say about sun and moon changes?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_joel_3_conflict_with_other_timelines.htm">Why does Joel 3 seem to conflict with timelines in other prophetic books regarding the final judgment and restoration, suggesting possible inconsistencies?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_joel_2_10,_31_with_science.htm">How can the sun and moon being darkened (Joel 2:10, 31) be reconciled with known scientific observations? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) The sun shall be turned into darkness.--Both clauses bring before us the phenomena of an eclipse: the total darkness of the sun, the dusky copper hue of the moon. Signs, of which these were but faint images, had been predicted by our Lord, echoing, as it were, the words of Joel, as among the preludes of His Advent (<a href="/matthew/24-29.htm" title="Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:">Matthew 24:29</a>).That great and notable day.--St. Luke follows the LXX. version. The Hebrew gives, as in our version, "the great and terrible day." As seen by the prophet, the day was terrible to the enemies of God; a day of blessing to "the remnant whom the Lord should call" (<a href="/joel/2-32.htm" title="And it shall come to pass, that whoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD has said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.">Joel 2:32</a>). The Greek word for "notable" (epiphanes) lent itself readily to the thought of the great Epiphany or manifestation of Christ as the Judge of all.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - The day of the Lord come, that great and notable day for that great and notable day of the Lord come, A.V. and T.R. <a href="/commentaries/acts/2-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sun ἥλιος (hēlios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2246.htm">Strong's 2246: </a> The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light. will be turned μεταστραφήσεται (metastraphēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3344.htm">Strong's 3344: </a> To turn, change, corrupt, pervert. From meta and strepho; to turn across, i.e. Transmute or corrupt. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. darkness, σκότος (skotos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4655.htm">Strong's 4655: </a> Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. moon σελήνη (selēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4582.htm">Strong's 4582: </a> The moon. From selas; the moon. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. blood, αἷμα (haima) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_129.htm">Strong's 129: </a> Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. before πρὶν (prin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4250.htm">Strong's 4250: </a> Formerly, before. Adverb from pro; prior, sooner. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. coming ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. [of the] great μεγάλην (megalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. glorious ἐπιφανῆ (epiphanē) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2016.htm">Strong's 2016: </a> Manifest, glorious, illustrious. From epiphaino; conspicuous, i.e. memorable. day ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. of [the] Lord. Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. 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