SUN, THE
Thompson Chain Reference (1934)
(1) General References to
(2) Figurative
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Called the greater light
Made to praise and glorify God
The power and brilliancy of its rising alluded to
Clearness of its light alluded to
Compared to a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber
Compared to a strong man rejoicing to run a race
Diffuses light and heat to all the earth
Indicates the hours of the day by the shadow on the dial
Worshippers of, turned their faces towards the east
GOD
Created
Placed in the firmament
Appointed to rule the day
Appointed to divide seasons
Exercises sovereign power over
Causes, to rise both on evil and good
Causes to know its time of setting
THE RAYS OF
Pleasant to man
Produce and ripen fruits
Soften and melt some substances
Wither and burn up the herbs of the field
Change the colour of the skin
Frequently destructive to human life
THE JEWS
Commenced their day with the rising of
Commenced their evening with the setting of
Expressed the east by rising of
Expressed the west by setting of
Expressed the whole earth by, from rising of, to setting of
Forbidden to worship
Made images of
Consecrated chariots and horses, as symbols of
Worshipped
MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH
Standing still for a whole day in the valley of Ajalon
Shadow put back on the dial
Darkened at the crucifixion
ILLUSTRATIVE
Of God's favour
Of Christ's coming
Of the glory of Christ
Of supreme rulers
(Its clearness,) of the purity of the church
(Its brightness,) of the future glory of saints
(Its power,) of the triumph of saints
(Darkened,) of severe calamities
(Going down at noon,) of premature destruction
(No more going down,) of perpetual blessedness
(Before or in sight of,) of public ignominy