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It is a time often associated with rest, reflection, and the end of daily labor, but also with danger and the unknown. The Bible frequently uses nightfall as a metaphor for spiritual darkness and the absence of God's presence, while also highlighting God's sovereignty over both day and night.<br><br><b>Creation and Order</b><br><br>In the creation account, God establishes the cycle of day and night. <a href="/genesis/1-5.htm">Genesis 1:5</a> states, "God called the light 'day,' and the darkness He called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." This verse underscores the divine order and rhythm established by God, with nightfall marking the beginning of a new day in the Hebrew reckoning of time.<br><br><b>Protection and Guidance</b><br><br>Nightfall is often depicted as a time when God's protection is needed. <a href="/psalms/91-5.htm">Psalm 91:5</a> reassures believers, "You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day." This verse emphasizes God's protective presence, offering comfort and security even when darkness falls.<br><br>In the wilderness, God provided guidance to the Israelites with a pillar of fire by night (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>), illustrating His continual presence and guidance even in the darkest times. This divine light at nightfall served as a beacon of hope and direction.<br><br><b>Spiritual Vigilance</b><br><br>The Bible also calls for spiritual vigilance during the night. Jesus, in His teachings, often used nightfall as a metaphor for the need to be watchful and prepared. In <a href="/matthew/25-6.htm">Matthew 25:6</a> , the parable of the ten virgins highlights the importance of readiness: "At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’" This parable serves as a reminder to remain spiritually alert, as the return of Christ may come unexpectedly, like nightfall.<br><br><b>Symbolism of Darkness</b><br><br>Nightfall can symbolize spiritual darkness and separation from God. In <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19</a> , Jesus explains, "This is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil." Here, nightfall represents the moral and spiritual darkness that can envelop humanity when it turns away from God's truth.<br><br><b>Rest and Renewal</b><br><br>Conversely, nightfall is also a time for rest and renewal. The Bible acknowledges the need for physical rest, as seen in <a href="/psalms/127-2.htm">Psalm 127:2</a> : "In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved." This verse highlights God's provision of rest, allowing for physical and spiritual rejuvenation.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Nightfall in the Bible is a multifaceted concept, rich with spiritual meaning. It serves as a reminder of God's order in creation, His protection and guidance, the need for spiritual vigilance, and the dual symbolism of darkness and rest. Through these themes, nightfall becomes a powerful metaphor for the believer's journey, emphasizing reliance on God's presence and the hope of His eternal light.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) The close of the day.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3798.htm"><span class="l">3798. opsios -- evening</span></a> <br><b>...</b> evening. From opse; late; feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or <b>nightfall</b><br> (later eve) -- even(-ing, (-tide)). see GREEK opse. (opsia) -- 1 Occurrence. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3798.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/644.htm"><span class="l">644. aposkiasma -- a shadow</span></a> <br><b>...</b> turning. Typically shadows change according to the changing position of<br> the sun (being short at midday and lengthy at <b>nightfall</b>). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/644.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/brown/the_story_of_the_hymns_and_tunes/chapter_x_sailors_hymns.htm"><span class="l">Sailors' Hymns.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Song to the Virgin.". Ave Sanctissima! we lift our souls to Thee Ora pro<br> nobis! 'tis <b>nightfall</b> on the sea. Watch us while shadows <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter x sailors hymns.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_44_1898/songs_in_the_night.htm"><span class="l">Songs in the Night</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The sun shineth by day, and men go forth to their labors; but they grow weary,<br> and <b>nightfall</b> cometh on, like a sweet boon from heaven. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 44 1898/songs in the night.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_power/the_olivet_message.htm"><span class="l">The Olivet Message.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Coming into Cleveland harbor one evening, just after <b>nightfall</b>, a number of passengers<br> were gathered on the upper deck eagerly watching the colored breakwater <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on power/the olivet message.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kleiser/the_worlds_great_sermons_volume_8/spurgeon__songs_in_the.htm"><span class="l">Spurgeon -- Songs in the Night</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The sun shineth by day, and men go forth to their labors; but they grow weary,<br> and <b>nightfall</b> cometh on, like a sweet boon from heaven. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/spurgeon songs in the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/at_last/chapter_vii_the_high_woods.htm"><span class="l">The High Woods</span></a> <br><b>...</b> more swiftly fades an even more delicate child of the moon, the Ipomoea, Bona-nox,<br> whose snow-white patines, as broad as the hand, open at <b>nightfall</b> on every <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/at last/chapter vii the high woods.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/heretics/iii_on_mr_rudyard_kipling.htm"><span class="l">On Mr. Rudyard Kipling and Making the World Small</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For it is the gods who do not tire of the iteration of things; to them the<br> <b>nightfall</b> is always new, and the last rose as red as the first. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/iii on mr rudyard kipling.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_city_of_delight/chapter_iv_the_travelers.htm"><span class="l">The Travelers</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "About eighty furlongs.". "Then if we continue, we shall approach the gates after<br> <b>nightfall</b>.". "We shall not continue," Philadelphus remarked. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter iv the travelers.htm</font><p><a href="/library/renan/the_life_of_jesus/chapter_xxiv_arrest_and_trial.htm"><span class="l">Arrest and Trial of Jesus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It was <b>nightfall</b>[1] when they left the room.[2] Jesus, according to his custom,<br> passed through the valley of Kedron; and, accompanied by his disciples, went to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../renan/the life of jesus/chapter xxiv arrest and trial.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dionysius/the_works_of_dionysius/canon_i_dionysius_to_basilides.htm"><span class="l">Dionysius to Basilides, My Beloved Son, and My Brother...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [748] For you say that there are some of the brethren who hold that that should<br> be done at cockcrow, and others who hold that it should be at <b>nightfall</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dionysius/the works of dionysius/canon i dionysius to basilides.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xxviii_the_idols_crumble.htm"><span class="l">The Idols Crumble</span></a> <br><b>...</b> At <b>nightfall</b>, if he stood at full height against the door, he could see<br> a thread of cooling sky with a single star in its center. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxviii the idols crumble.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/nightfall.htm"><span class="l"><b>Nightfall</b> (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Nightfall</b> (9 Occurrences). Matthew 16:2 But in answer he said to them, At <b>nightfall</b><br> you say, The weather will be good, for the sky is red. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nightfall.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/night-bird.htm"><span class="l">Night-bird (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Night-bird. Night, Night-bird. <b>Nightfall</b> . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Night-bird (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> (BBE). Night, Night-bird. <b>Nightfall</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/night-bird.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nighthawk.htm"><span class="l">Nighthawk (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nighthawk.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unbroken.htm"><span class="l">Unbroken (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 14:7 And it will be unbroken day, such as the Lord has knowledge of, without<br> change of day and night, and even at <b>nightfall</b> it will be light. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unbroken.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/outcry.htm"><span class="l">Outcry (56 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 16:12 The outcry of the children of Israel has come to my ears: say to them<br> now, At <b>nightfall</b> you will have meat for your food, and in the morning bread <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/outcry.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fading.htm"><span class="l">Fading (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> passing away. (See NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 7:9 At <b>nightfall</b>, in the evening<br> of the day, in the black dark of the night. (See NIV). Isaiah <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fading.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/darkness.htm"><span class="l">Darkness (177 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> "Outer darkness" refers to the darkness of the streets in the East, which are never<br> lighted up by any public or private lamps after <b>nightfall</b>, in contrast with <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/darkness.htm - 41k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ammah.htm"><span class="l">Ammah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> am'-a ('ammah, "mother" or "beginning"): A hill in the territory of Benjamin (2<br> Samuel 2:24), where Joab and Abishai halted at <b>nightfall</b> in their pursuit of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ammah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/special.htm"><span class="l">Special (89 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Leviticus 23:32 Let this be a Sabbath of special rest to you, and keep yourselves<br> from all pleasure; on the ninth day of the month at <b>nightfall</b> from evening to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/special.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm"><span class="l">Jonathan (109 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> follow up an advantage. The pursuit of the Philistines on the occasion<br> referred to ended with <b>nightfall</b>. In this respect, however <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jonathan.htm - 59k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/parable-ten-virgins.html">What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/shabbat.html">What does shabbat mean? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/I-am-the-door.html">What did Jesus mean when He said “I am the door” (John 10:7)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/nightfall.htm">Nightfall: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Nightfall (9 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/16-2.htm">Matthew 16:2</a></span><br />But in answer he said to them, At <span class="boldtext">nightfall</span> you say, The weather will be good, for the sky is red.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1</a></span><br />And at <span class="boldtext">nightfall</span> the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got up and came before them, falling down on his face to the earth.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/16-12.htm">Exodus 16:12</a></span><br />The outcry of the children of Israel has come to my ears: say to them now, At <span class="boldtext">nightfall</span> you will have meat for your food, and in the morning bread in full measure; and you will see that I am the Lord your God.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/23-5.htm">Leviticus 23:5</a></span><br />In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at <span class="boldtext">nightfall</span>, is the Lord's Passover;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/23-32.htm">Leviticus 23:32</a></span><br />Let this be a Sabbath of special rest to you, and keep yourselves from all pleasure; on the ninth day of the month at <span class="boldtext">nightfall</span> from evening to evening, let this Sabbath be kept.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-7.htm">2 Samuel 19:7</a></span><br />Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak to the heart of thy servants; for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry a man with thee this night; and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that hath befallen thee from thy youth until now.'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-14.htm">2 Chronicles 35:14</a></span><br />And afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests; because the priests the sons of Aaron were busied in offering the portions that were to be burnt and the fat until night; therefore the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/7-9.htm">Proverbs 7:9</a></span><br />At <span class="boldtext">nightfall</span>, in the evening of the day, in the black dark of the night.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/14-7.htm">Zechariah 14:7</a></span><br />And it will be unbroken day, such as the Lord has knowledge of, without change of day and night, and even at <span class="boldtext">nightfall</span> it will be light.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/n/nightfall.htm">Nightfall</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nightfall.htm">Nightfall (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/night-hawk.htm">Night-hawk (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/n/night-bird.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Night-bird"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Night-bird" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/n/nighthawk.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nighthawk"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nighthawk" /></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'; 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