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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: End of Mourning</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/end_of_mourning.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/50-10.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/end.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > End of Mourning</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/end_of_love.htm" title="End of Love">◄</a> End of Mourning <a href="/topical/e/end_of_sorrow.htm" title="End of Sorrow">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of the "End of Mourning" in the Bible signifies a transition from a period of grief and lamentation to one of restoration, hope, and renewed life. Mourning in biblical times was a deeply significant practice, often involving specific rituals and timeframes. The end of mourning marks a pivotal moment of healing and divine intervention.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, mourning was a common response to death, sin, or national calamity. The end of mourning often signified a return to normalcy and divine favor. For instance, in <a href="/genesis/50-10.htm">Genesis 50:10</a>, Joseph mourned his father Jacob for seven days, a period after which he resumed his duties. Similarly, in <a href="/deuteronomy/34-8.htm">Deuteronomy 34:8</a>, the Israelites mourned Moses' death for thirty days, after which they prepared to enter the Promised Land, indicating a transition from loss to fulfillment of God's promises.<br><br>The end of mourning is also seen in the context of sin and repentance. In <a href="/2_samuel/12-20.htm">2 Samuel 12:20</a>, after the death of his child, David arose, washed, anointed himself, and worshiped the Lord, signifying the end of his mourning and his acceptance of God's will. This act demonstrated a return to spiritual and communal life after a period of personal grief and repentance.<br><br><b>Prophetic Promises</b><br><br>The prophets often spoke of an end to mourning as part of God's redemptive plan. <a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a> promises to "provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." This passage highlights the transformative power of God's intervention, turning mourning into joy and restoration.<br><br><a href="/jeremiah/31-13.htm">Jeremiah 31:13</a> echoes this theme, stating, "Then the young women will rejoice in the dance, the young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow." Here, the end of mourning is associated with a future hope and the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.<br><br><b>New Testament Fulfillment</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the end of mourning is closely linked to the ministry and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself acknowledged the reality of mourning but promised comfort and blessing to those who mourn (<a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a>). His resurrection is the ultimate end of mourning, as it conquers death and offers eternal life to believers.<br><br><a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a> provides a vision of the ultimate end of mourning in the new creation: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This eschatological promise assures believers of a future where mourning is permanently eradicated, replaced by eternal joy and communion with God.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Implications</b><br><br>The end of mourning in biblical times was not merely a personal or familial event but often had communal and theological implications. It marked a return to community life and worship, reflecting a restored relationship with God. Theologically, it underscores the themes of redemption, hope, and the faithfulness of God to His promises.<br><br>In summary, the end of mourning in the Bible is a profound moment of transition from sorrow to joy, from loss to restoration, and from death to life. It is a testament to God's power to heal, restore, and fulfill His promises to His people.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/end.htm">End</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/end_of_love.htm">End of Love</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/end_of_the_world.htm">End of the World</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/end_of_time.htm">End of Time</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/end.htm">End (3706 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/impaired.htm">Impaired (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/revenues.htm">Revenues (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/revenue.htm">Revenue (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/endamaged.htm">Endamaged (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/builded.htm">Builded (65 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/damage.htm">Damage (57 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/end_of_love.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="End of Love"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="End of Love" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/end_of_sorrow.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="End of Sorrow"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="End of Sorrow" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>