The Tribulation Period-7
Mat. 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
But the Son of Man will come quickly in judgment.
Immediately following the distress of that period, the Lord will return. His return will be accompanied by unusual displays in the heavens (Mat. 24:29; cf. Isa. 13:10; 34:4; Joel 2:31; 3:15-16) and by the appearing of His “sign” in the sky (Mat. 24:30). The appearance of the sign will cause all the nations to mourn (cf. Rev. 1:7), probably because they will realize the time of their judgment has come.
For...
γάρ
gar
gar
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles): - and, as, because (that), but, even, for indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
as...
ὥσπερ
hōsper
hoce'-per
From which how, that is, in that manner and abundance, thoroughness, that is, emphasis ; just as, that is, exactly like: - (even, like) as.
the...
ὁ, ἡ, τό
ho hē to
ho, hay, to
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom): - the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Now does that sound to you like a secret coming in a private chamber someplace? I tell you there is nothing secret about lightening that lights up the whole sky.
lightning...
ἀστραπή
astrapē
as-trap-ay'
From to flash as lightning: - lighten, shine ; lightning; by analogy glare: - lightning, bright shining.
cometh...
ἐξέρχομαι
exerchomai
ex-er'-khom-ahee
From denoting origin, whence motion, from out and to come or go, accompany, come, go; to issue (literally or figuratively): - come-(forth, out), depart (out of), escape, get out, go (abroad, away, forth, out, thence), proceed (forth), spread abroad.
out of...
ἀπό
apo
apo'
A primary particle; “off”, that is, away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literally or figuratively): - (X here-) after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for (-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-) on (-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
the east,...
ἀνατολή
anatolē
an-at-ol-ay'
From to cause to arise; a rising of light, that is, dawn (figuratively); by implication the east (also in plural): - day-spring, east, rising.
and...
καί
kai
kahee
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words: - and, also, both, but, even, for, if, indeed, likewise, moreover, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yea, yet.
shineth...
φαίνω
phainō
fah'ee-no
Prolongation for the base of to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; to lighten (shine), that is, show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative): - appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think.
even unto...
ἕως
heōs
heh'-oce
Of uncertain affinity; a conjugation, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place): - even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-) til (-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while (-s).
the west;...
δυσμή
dusmē
doos-may'
From to sink, to go down, set; the sun set, that is, (by implication) the western region: - west.
so...
οὕτω
houtō
hoo'-to
Or, before a vowel, οὕτως houtōs hoo'-toce.
From the he she or it; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows): - after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like (-wise), no more, on this fashion (-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
shall also... see and above.
the... see above.
coming...
παρουσία
parousia
par-oo-see'-ah
From the present participle of to be here, that is, at hand; a being near, that is, advent (often, return; specifically of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physical aspect: - coming, presence.
of the... see the above.
Son...
υἱός
uihos
hwee-os'
Apparently a primary word; a “son” (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figurative kinship: - child, foal, son.
of man...
ἄνθρωπος
anthrōpos
anth'-ro-pos
From a man, an individual male and ὤψ ōps (the countenance; from to gaze, that is, with wide open eyes); manfaced, that is, a human being: - certain, man.
be...
ἔσομαι
esomai
es'-om-ahee
Future tense of I exist: am, have been; will be: - shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.