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
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