Early
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ISBE 191515 verse references
ISBE 1915
From the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915). Where it reports or adopts critical theories, those are the views of its writers or the scholars they cite; Gospel Companion holds the historic Christian view of Scripture.
ur'-li (orthros, and related words; proi):
The word generally refers to the day, and means the hour of dawn or soon after (Ge 19:2; 2Ch 36:15; Ho 6:4; Lu 24:22). Sometimes it refers to the beginning of the season, eg. the early rain (Ps 84:6; Jas 5:7; see RAIN). It may also have the sense of "speedily" (Ps 46:5). The early morning is frequently commended as the hour for prayer. See examples of Jesus (Mr 1:35; Lu 21:38; Joh 8:2); also Abraham (Ge 19:27), Jacob (Ge 28:18), Gideon (Jud 6:38), Samuel(1Sa 15:12), David (1Sa 17:20).
G. H. Gerberding
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain
In Scripture
Genesis 19:22 Chronicles 36:15Hosea 6:4Luke 24:22Psalms 84:6James 5:7Psalms 46:5Mark 1:35Luke 21:38John 8:2Genesis 19:27Genesis 28:18Judges 6:381 Samuel 15:121 Samuel 17:20
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- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain