The sunrise signals a new day, a new beginning, and a unique chance.
It can indicate fresh optimism and a change from the shadows to the light.
We often take the dawn for granted because it occurs daily, whether we notice it or not.
We are reminded that another day is ahead of us when we see the sunrise.
Bible Verses About The Sunrise
Numerous times in the Bible, the sunrise is described, and it is frequently interpreted as a symbol of new hope or a fresh start.
The 33 most motivating verses on the beauty and strength of sunrise are listed here.
Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.
Psalm 113:3 KJV
God will be worshiped everywhere, from the sun’s rising to its setting.
Secondly, because the sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening, God deserves worship 24/7.
God gives us each new day as a gift. Every new sunrise in the morning holds the promise of brand-new blessings from the same hand that made the sun.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23 KJV
Without Christ, people are held captive by sin. Their labor of wickedness brings them a wage of death.
In other terms, they obtain eternal separation from God and death.
No matter how good a person may believe their effort to be, it will never be good enough (Isaiah 64:6), and in the end, they are solely responsible for their transgression against God.
Psalm 65:8
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
Psalm 65:8 KJV
We can say with assurance that this God has accompanied us through our turmoil.
If we feel ourselves drowning, we understand that God in Christ has also experienced suffering, just as we do.
Christ went through grief and felt lost to the same extent as we do and more, yet he comes to us with the steadfast determination
to stick with us until we reach the valley where even we, the flock of his pasture, shall shout and sing in celebration.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6 KJV
However, the glory that emanates from Christ’s face never dims, and he is the origin of the light and sunrise.
To experience and comprehend God’s glory is to participate in it eternally.
Christ’s “face” reflects the light, wisdom, and splendor. God intended us to seek a relationship with His Son rather than being assigned virtues or duties.
John 12:35
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
John 12:35 KJV
You change when the light enters you. God has a way of changing the course of our lives.
He has the power to stop you and change your course in life. Give up battling Him. The light cannot be fought.
Jesus came to bring the light down close to us, so we might see how dark and lifeless we are.
The good news is that everyone who receives Jesus finds life and light!
Genesis 1:3
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Genesis 1:3 KJV
God wants us to recognize that He is the one who created everything, even light.
There would be no light without Him. Live as light-bearers, for the fruit of His light is all that is kind and good, just and proper.
In the brief time we have left on earth, let us illuminate every aspect of our lives and everyone we encounter with the light of Christ. This is for His praise and glory.
Joshua 8:29
And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his carcase down from the tree, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and raise thereon a great heap of stones, that remaineth unto this day.
Joshua 8:29 KJV
Genesis 1:4
And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
Genesis 1:4 KJV
Joshua 10:27
And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, that Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into the cave wherein they had been hid, and laid great stones in the cave’s mouth, which remain until this very day.
Joshua 10:27 KJV
Judges 14:18
And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion? and he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle
Judges 14:18 KJV
Bible Verse About Beautiful Sunrise
A sunrise can be breathtaking to witness. Numerous verses in the Bible speak of the awe and beauty of the rising sun.
Here are some of the most unique and inspiring texts from the Bible that refer to beautiful sunrises.
John 8:12
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:12 KJV
Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 ESV
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8 KJV
Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!
Psalm 113:3 ESV
Luke 1:78-79
Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:78-79 ESV
Malachi 4:2
But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.
Malachi 4:2 ESV
Genesis 1:5
God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.
Genesis 1:5 ESV
2 Samuel 23:4
He dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.
2 Samuel 23:4 ESV
Bible Verses About Morning Sunrise
It is not strange that the sunrise has captured the attention of many people, given that our world rotates on its axis, illuminating the nighttime gloom.
The beauty of the sunrise in the morning and its significance in the lives of God’s people are both mentioned in many passages throughout the Bible.
Here are a few verses from the scriptures that emphasize the sunrise :
Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 ESV
Job 38:12
“Have you commanded the morning since your days began, and caused the dawn to know its place
Job 38:12 ESV
Malachi 4:2
But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.
Malachi 4:2 ESV
Lamentations 3:22-23
2 Samuel 23:4
He dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.
2 Samuel 23:4 ESV
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 ESV
Bible Verses About The Setting Sun
The earth and all of its inhabitants were created by God, according to the Bible, and the sun plays a crucial role in the world’s daily cycle.
The setting sun is frequently used as a symbol or metaphor for the conclusion of something.
Luke 4:40
Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
Luke 4:40 KJV
Job 9:6-7
Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble. Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
Job 9:6-7 KJV
Malachi 1:11
For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.
Malachi 1:11 ESV
Ecclesiastes 1:5
The sun rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens to the place where it rises.
Ecclesiastes 1:5 ESV
Psalm 65:8
So that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs. You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy
Psalm 65:8 ESV
Leviticus 22:7
When the sun goes down he shall be clean, and afterward he may eat of the holy things, because they are his food.
Leviticus 22:7 ESV
Psalm 113:3
From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!
Psalm 113:3 ESV
Conclusion
These words from the Bible serve as a reminder of the magnificent nature of the sunrise.
It serves as a reminder that even on the cloudiest days, the sun will rise and usher in fresh hope and light.
We should also know that the rising sun offers us solace and hope even in our darkest hours.
