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Acts 2

Acts 2:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Thet sun
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
helios (Greek #2246)
the sun; by implication, light
KJV usage: + east, sun.
Pronounce: hay'-lee-os
Origin: from ἕλη (a ray; perhaps akin to the alternate of 138)
shall be turned
metastrepho (Greek #3344)
to turn across, i.e. transmute or (figuratively) corrupt
KJV usage: pervert, turn.
Pronounce: met-as-tref'-o
Origin: from 3326 and 4762
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
darkness
skotos (Greek #4655)
shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: darkness.
Pronounce: skot'-os
Origin: from the base of 4639
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the moon
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
selene (Greek #4582)
the moon
KJV usage: moon.
Pronounce: sel-ay'-nay
Origin: from σέλας (brilliancy; probably akin to the alternate of 138, through the idea of attractiveness)
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
blood
haima (Greek #129)
blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
KJV usage: blood.
Pronounce: hah'-ee-mah
Origin: of uncertain derivation
, before that
prin (Greek #4250)
prior, sooner
KJV usage: before (that), ere.
Pronounce: prin
Origin: adverb from 4253
great
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
notable
epiphanes (Greek #2016)
conspicuous, i.e. (figuratively) memorable
KJV usage: notable.
Pronounce: ep-if-an-ace'
Origin: from 2014
day
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
of the Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
come
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
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Mark 13:24• 24But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give its light; (Mark 13:24)
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2 Peter 3:7,10• 7But the now heavens and the earth by the same word have been stored with fire, being kept for a day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
 10But the day of [the] Lord will come as a thief; in which the heavens shall pass away with rushing noise, and elements, with fervent heat, shall be dissolved, and [the] earth and the works that are therein shall be burnt up. (2 Peter 3:7,10)

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Blood,
Darkness,
Day of the Lord,
Moon,
Sun

Cross References

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Isa. 13:9,15•  (Isa. 13:9,15)
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Isa. 24:23•  (Isa. 24:23)
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Jer. 4:23•  (Jer. 4:23)
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Amos 8:9•  (Amos 8:9)
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Matt. 24:29• 29But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken. (Matt. 24:29)
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Matt. 27:45• 45{i}Now from [the] sixth hour there was darkness over the whole land until [the] ninth hour;{/i} (Matt. 27:45)
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Mark 13:24• 24But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give its light; (Mark 13:24)
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Luke 21:25• 25And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity, for at the roar of the sea and rolling waves, (Luke 21:25)
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2 Peter 3:7,10• 7But the now heavens and the earth by the same word have been stored with fire, being kept for a day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
 10But the day of [the] Lord will come as a thief; in which the heavens shall pass away with rushing noise, and elements, with fervent heat, shall be dissolved, and [the] earth and the works that are therein shall be burnt up. (2 Peter 3:7,10)
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Rev. 6:12• 12And I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the whole moon became as blood; (Rev. 6:12)
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Rev. 16:8• 8And the fourth poured out his bowl upon the sun; and it was given him to scorch men with fire. (Rev. 16:8)
great.
Isa. 2:12‑21•  (Isa. 2:12‑21)
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Isa. 34:8•  (Isa. 34:8)
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Joel 2:1•  (Joel 2:1)
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Joel 3:14•  (Joel 3:14)
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Zeph. 2:2‑3•  (Zeph. 2:2‑3)
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Mal. 4:5•  (Mal. 4:5)
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1 Cor. 5:5• 5to deliver such an one to Satan for destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. (1 Cor. 5:5)
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1 Thess. 5:2• 2For yourselves know thoroughly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief at night. (1 Thess. 5:2)
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2 Peter 3:10• 10But the day of [the] Lord will come as a thief; in which the heavens shall pass away with rushing noise, and elements, with fervent heat, shall be dissolved, and [the] earth and the works that are therein shall be burnt up. (2 Peter 3:10)

J. N. Darby Translation

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the sun shall be changed to darkness and the moon to blood, before the great and gloriously appearingb day of the Lordc come.

JND Translation Notes

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b
Though used for "illustrious," "glorious," the Greek word has in it the sense of "manifestation, appearing, displaying itself." see Titus 2.11,13.
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"Jehovah"; so ver 39.

W. Kelly Translation

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The sun shall be changed into darkness and the moon into blood before the great and manifesta day of [the] Lord come.

WK Translation Notes

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a
Some MSS. omit "and manifest."