day of the Lord

: a day inaugurating the eternal universal rule of God:
a
in the Old Testament : an eschatological day of ultimate judgment bringing final deliverance or doom

called also day of Yahweh

b
in the New Testament : the triumphant day of Christ's return to earth in glory

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day of the Lord was in the 14th century

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“Day of the Lord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20of%20the%20Lord. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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