The celestial body that orbits the earth is often referenced in Scripture as a symbol of God's creation and power. In Psalms, the moon is described as part of the majestic works of God's fingers, while in Deuteronomy, the Israelites are warned against worshiping the moon as a deity. The prophetic book of Joel and the apocalyptic vision of Revelation 6:12 also mention the moon, highlighting its role in signaling significant events. Additionally, Psalms 89:37 notes the moon's steadfastness, like God's covenant with David, emphasizing the reliability of God's promises.
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And when I saw the Lamb open the sixth seal, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red,
When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—
When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.
The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.
God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well.
Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”
The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord.
And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years.