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The Bible recognizes that the sun exercises control over certain processes of life in the world, and it sees this as a sign that God created the world and continues to care for it (Genesis 1:14-18; Deuteronomy 33:13-14; Matthew 5:45). The sun is a symbol of permanency and endurance (Psalms 72:5; Psalms 72:17; Psalms 89:36), but it is not eternal. It is something God has created, and therefore it must not become an object of worship (Deuteronomy 4:19; Psalms 136:7-9; Ezekiel 8:16-18; Romans 1:18-23). The sun was darkened at the time of Jesus’ crucifixion, and will be darkened again at the time of his return to judge the world (Matthew 27:45; Mark 13:24-27).

Bibliography Information
Fleming, Don. Entry for 'Sun'. Bridgeway Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​bbd/​s/sun.html. 2004.
 
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