day of the Lord

Definition of 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

First Known Use of day of the Lord

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for day of the Lord

Middle English

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