KJV ORIGINAL
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sun will go dark and the moon will turn red as blood before the Lord's massive, world-changing day arrives.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When everything in the sky starts looking wrong, you'll know God's big moment is here.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, chapter 2, Peter is preaching to a crowd in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost, shortly after Jesus' resurrection and ascension. He quotes from the prophet Joel to explain the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as a sign of the last days. This verse describes dramatic cosmic events that will herald the coming day of the Lord, emphasizing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament era.
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