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
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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 23 Nov. 2024.
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