Luke 21:25-26
The Arrival of the Son of Man
25 “And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, ▼▼ Signs in the sun and moon and stars are cosmic signs that turn our attention to the end and the Son of Man’s return for the righteous. OT imagery is present: See Isa 13:9–10; 24:18–20; 34:4; Ezek 32:7–8; Joel 2:1, 30–31; 3:15.
and on the earth nations will be in distress, ▼▼ Grk “distress of nations.”
anxious ▼▼ Or “in consternation” (L&N 32.9).
over the roaring of the sea and the surging waves. 26People will be fainting from fear ▼▼ According to L&N 23.184 this could be mainly a psychological experience rather than actual loss of consciousness. It could also refer to complete discouragement because of fear, leading people to give up hope (L&N 25.293).
and from the expectation of what is coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ▼
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