Lord's Day
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Lord's Day in the Bible?
The Lord's Day refers to Sunday, the first day of the week, which early Christians adopted for communal worship to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus. While the specific phrase appears only in Revelation 1:10, the practice of gathering on this day is attested in Acts 20:7 and 1 Corinthians 16:2.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the Lord's Day helps readers understand the early Christian transition from observing the Jewish Sabbath to worshiping on Sunday, emphasizing the resurrection of Jesus as the central event in Christian liturgical life.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Lord's Day. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Lord's Day in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Lord's Day clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Revelation 1:10Acts 20:71 Corinthians 16:2
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Lord's Day." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/lords-day/