1 The of the heaven, the relations of each, according to their classes, their dominion and their seasons, according to their names and places of origin, and according to their months, which Uriel, the holy angel, who was with me, who is their guide, showed me; and he showed me all their laws exactly as they are, and how it is with regard to all the years of the world and unto eternity, till the new creation is accomplished which dureth till eternity.
After this law I beheld another law of an inferior luminary, the name of which is the moon, and the orb of which is as the orb of heaven.
From here on till chapter 105 we have agaiu the author of chapters 1-37 ; cf. Introd. The part here introduced with the special title of book of the courses of the luniinaries, or the astronomical book, extends to chap. 82, hut with the peculiarity of chap. 1-37, that with the discussion of the luminaries is also connected an account of the winds and other physical secrets. It may be regarded as an attempt to systematize the biblical accounts on these topics, but scarcely with any polemical intentions. Classes, literally families or claiis. These are sun, moon, and stars, with the subdivisions of the last, 82 : 4 sqq. Government, cf. 82 : 4-20 ; 75 :
Charles 1917
The of the heaven, the relations of each, according to their classes, their dominion and their seasons, according to their names and places of origin, and according to their months, which Uriel, the holy angel, who was with me, who is their guide, showed me; and he showed me all their laws exactly as they are, and how it is with regard to all the years of the world and unto eternity, till the new creation is accomplished which dureth till eternity.
Laurence 1821
After this law I beheld another law of an inferior luminary, the name of which is the moon, and the orb of which is as the orb of heaven.
Schodde 1882
From here on till chapter 105 we have agaiu the author of chapters 1-37 ; cf. Introd. The part here introduced with the special title of book of the courses of the luniinaries, or the astronomical book, extends to chap. 82, hut with the peculiarity of chap. 1-37, that with the discussion of the luminaries is also connected an account of the winds and other physical secrets. It may be regarded as an attempt to systematize the biblical accounts on these topics, but scarcely with any polemical intentions. Classes, literally families or claiis. These are sun, moon, and stars, with the subdivisions of the last, 82 : 4 sqq. Government, cf. 82 : 4-20 ; 75 :
2 And this is the first law of the luminaries: the luminary the Sun has its rising in the eastern portals of the heaven, and its setting in the western portals of the heaven.
Its chariot, *which* it secretly ascends, the wind blows; and light is given to it by measure.
Why the plural is used is uncertain. Returns through the north, cf. 41 :
Charles 1917
And this is the first law of the luminaries: the luminary the Sun has its rising in the eastern portals of the heaven, and its setting in the western portals of the heaven.
Laurence 1821
Its chariot, *which* it secretly ascends, the wind blows; and light is given to it by measure.
Schodde 1882
Why the plural is used is uncertain. Returns through the north, cf. 41 :
3 And I saw six portals in which the sun rises, and six portals in which the sun sets and the moon rises and sets in these portals, and the leaders of the stars and those whom they lead: six in the east and six in the west, and all following each other in accurately corresponding order: also many windows to the right and left of these portals.
Every month at its exit and entrance it becomes changed; and its periods are as the periods of the sun. And when in like manner its light is to exist, its light is a seventh portion from the light of the sun.
Names, cf. 78 : 1,
Charles 1917
And I saw six portals in which the sun rises, and six portals in which the sun sets and the moon rises and sets in these portals, and the leaders of the stars and those whom they lead: six in the east and six in the west, and all following each other in accurately corresponding order: also many windows to the right and left of these portals.
Laurence 1821
Every month at its exit and entrance it becomes changed; and its periods are as the periods of the sun. And when in like manner its light is to exist, its light is a seventh portion from the light of the sun.
Schodde 1882
Names, cf. 78 : 1,
4 And first there goes forth the great luminary, named the Sun, and his circumference is like the circumference of the heaven, and he is quite filled with illuminating and heating fire.
Thus it rises, and at its commencement towards the east goes forth for thirty days.
And first comes forth the great luminary called the sun ; and his circuit is like the circuit of tlie heavens, and he is entirely filled with flaming and heating fire.
Charles 1917
And first there goes forth the great luminary, named the Sun, and his circumference is like the circumference of the heaven, and he is quite filled with illuminating and heating fire.
Laurence 1821
Thus it rises, and at its commencement towards the east goes forth for thirty days.
Schodde 1882
And first comes forth the great luminary called the sun ; and his circuit is like the circuit of tlie heavens, and he is entirely filled with flaming and heating fire.
5 The chariot on which he ascends, the wind drives, and the sun goes down from the heaven and returns through the north in order to reach the east, and is so guided that he comes to the appropriate (lit. 'that') portal and shines in the face of the heaven.
At that time it appears, and becomes to you the beginning of the month. Thirty days *it is* with the sun in the gate from which the sun goes forth.
The sun's punctual return is secured by his being led back to the right portal 184 THE BOOK OF ENOCH. of the east, possibly by an angel, 43 : 2. — G. Great portal, iu contradistinction from the small windows vs.
Charles 1917
The chariot on which he ascends, the wind drives, and the sun goes down from the heaven and returns through the north in order to reach the east, and is so guided that he comes to the appropriate (lit. 'that') portal and shines in the face of the heaven.
Laurence 1821
At that time it appears, and becomes to you the beginning of the month. Thirty days *it is* with the sun in the gate from which the sun goes forth.
Schodde 1882
The sun's punctual return is secured by his being led back to the right portal 184 THE BOOK OF ENOCH. of the east, possibly by an angel, 43 : 2. — G. Great portal, iu contradistinction from the small windows vs.
6 In this way he rises in the first month in the great portal, which is the fourth ⌈those six portals in the cast⌉.
Half of it is in extent seven portions, one *half;* and the whole of its orb is void of light, except a seventh portion out of the fourteen portions of its light. And in a day it receives a seventh portion, or half *that portion*, of its light. Its light is by sevens, by one portion, and by the half *of a portion*. It sets with the sun.
(not present in Schodde 1882)
Charles 1917
In this way he rises in the first month in the great portal, which is the fourth ⌈those six portals in the cast⌉.
Laurence 1821
Half of it is in extent seven portions, one *half;* and the whole of its orb is void of light, except a seventh portion out of the fourteen portions of its light. And in a day it receives a seventh portion, or half *that portion*, of its light. Its light is by sevens, by one portion, and by the half *of a portion*. It sets with the sun.
Schodde 1882
(not present)
7 And in that fourth portal from which the sun rises in the first month are twelve window-openings, from which proceed a flame when they are opened in their season.
And when the sun rises, the moon rises with it; receiving half a portion of light.
Flame probably is heat; cf. 75 : 7. — 8. AVith this verse the course of the sun is commenced. The author's system is briefly this : There are twelve portals, six in the east, and six in the west. The sun ascends and descends from the time of the shortest day in the year in the first portal to the time of the longest day in the sixth })ortal, in each one of them one month ; all the time the days increase. Returning, he begins his course in the sixth, and returns by monthly changing his portal, and daily decreasing the length of the day, to the first portal. Thus the sun ascends in one portal, and descends in the corresponding opposite one for two months every year. Therefore, too, each portal in the east and its corresponding one in the west represent two signs of the zodiac. From the first to the sixth they are respectively Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, and Gemini ; and returning fr )m the sixth to the first, respectively Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius. The months are nominally thirty days ; but in order to at least approach a solar year, the author makes the third, sixth, ninth, and THE BOOK OF ENOCH. 185 twelfth, or the months of the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, and of the summer and winter solstices, have thirty-one days "on account of its sign," vs. 13, 19 ; but cf. 25 :
Charles 1917
And in that fourth portal from which the sun rises in the first month are twelve window-openings, from which proceed a flame when they are opened in their season.
Laurence 1821
And when the sun rises, the moon rises with it; receiving half a portion of light.
Schodde 1882
Flame probably is heat; cf. 75 : 7. — 8. AVith this verse the course of the sun is commenced. The author's system is briefly this : There are twelve portals, six in the east, and six in the west. The sun ascends and descends from the time of the shortest day in the year in the first portal to the time of the longest day in the sixth })ortal, in each one of them one month ; all the time the days increase. Returning, he begins his course in the sixth, and returns by monthly changing his portal, and daily decreasing the length of the day, to the first portal. Thus the sun ascends in one portal, and descends in the corresponding opposite one for two months every year. Therefore, too, each portal in the east and its corresponding one in the west represent two signs of the zodiac. From the first to the sixth they are respectively Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, and Gemini ; and returning fr )m the sixth to the first, respectively Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius. The months are nominally thirty days ; but in order to at least approach a solar year, the author makes the third, sixth, ninth, and THE BOOK OF ENOCH. 185 twelfth, or the months of the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, and of the summer and winter solstices, have thirty-one days "on account of its sign," vs. 13, 19 ; but cf. 25 :
8 When the sun rises in the heaven, he comes forth through that fourth portal thirty mornings in succession, and sets accurately in the fourth portal in the west of the heaven.
On that night, when it commences its period, [^l1] previously to the day of the month, the moon sets with the sun.
When the sun rises from the heavens he comes out of that fourth portal thirty mornings, and descends directly into the fourth western portal of heaven.
Charles 1917
When the sun rises in the heaven, he comes forth through that fourth portal thirty mornings in succession, and sets accurately in the fourth portal in the west of the heaven.
Laurence 1821
On that night, when it commences its period, [^l1] previously to the day of the month, the moon sets with the sun.
Schodde 1882
When the sun rises from the heavens he comes out of that fourth portal thirty mornings, and descends directly into the fourth western portal of heaven.
9 And during this period the day becomes daily longer and the night nightly shorter to the thirtieth morning.
And on that night it is dark *in* its fourteen portions, that is, *in each* half; but it rises on that day with one seventh portion precisely, and in its progress declines from the rising of the sun.
And in those days the day is daily lengthened, and the nights nightly shortened to the thirtieth morning.
Charles 1917
And during this period the day becomes daily longer and the night nightly shorter to the thirtieth morning.
Laurence 1821
And on that night it is dark *in* its fourteen portions, that is, *in each* half; but it rises on that day with one seventh portion precisely, and in its progress declines from the rising of the sun.
Schodde 1882
And in those days the day is daily lengthened, and the nights nightly shortened to the thirtieth morning.
10 On that day the day is longer than the night by a ninth part, and the day amounts exactly to ten parts and the night to eight parts.
During the remainder of its period [^l2] its light increases to fourteen portions.
And in that day the day is two parts longer than the night, and the day is exactly ten parts and the night eight parts.
Charles 1917
On that day the day is longer than the night by a ninth part, and the day amounts exactly to ten parts and the night to eight parts.
Laurence 1821
During the remainder of its period [^l2] its light increases to fourteen portions.
Schodde 1882
And in that day the day is two parts longer than the night, and the day is exactly ten parts and the night eight parts.
11 And the sun rises from that fourth portal, and sets in the fourth and returns to the fifth portal of the east thirty mornings, and rises from it and sets in the fifth portal.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun comes forth from this fourth portal and sets in the fourth and returns to the fifth portal of the east thirty mornings, and comes forth from it and descends into the fifth portal.
Charles 1917
And the sun rises from that fourth portal, and sets in the fourth and returns to the fifth portal of the east thirty mornings, and rises from it and sets in the fifth portal.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun comes forth from this fourth portal and sets in the fourth and returns to the fifth portal of the east thirty mornings, and comes forth from it and descends into the fifth portal.
12 And then the day becomes longer by †two† parts and amounts to eleven parts, and the night becomes shorter and amounts to seven parts.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
From then on the day is lengthened two parts, and the day is eleven parts, and the night is shortened and is seven parts.
Charles 1917
And then the day becomes longer by †two† parts and amounts to eleven parts, and the night becomes shorter and amounts to seven parts.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
From then on the day is lengthened two parts, and the day is eleven parts, and the night is shortened and is seven parts.
13 And it returns to the east and enters into the sixth portal, and rises and sets in the sixth portal one-and-thirty mornings on account of its sign.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun returns to the east and goes into the sixth portal, and comes forth and descends into the sixth portal, thirty-one mornings on THE BOOK OF ENOCH. 181 account of its sign.
Charles 1917
And it returns to the east and enters into the sixth portal, and rises and sets in the sixth portal one-and-thirty mornings on account of its sign.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun returns to the east and goes into the sixth portal, and comes forth and descends into the sixth portal, thirty-one mornings on THE BOOK OF ENOCH. 181 account of its sign.
14 On that day the day becomes longer than the night, and the day becomes double the night, and the day becomes twelve parts, and the night is shortened and becomes six parts.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And on that day the day is longer than the night, and the day will be double the night, and the day is twelve parts, and the night is shorter and is six parts.
Charles 1917
On that day the day becomes longer than the night, and the day becomes double the night, and the day becomes twelve parts, and the night is shortened and becomes six parts.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And on that day the day is longer than the night, and the day will be double the night, and the day is twelve parts, and the night is shorter and is six parts.
15 And the sun mounts up to make the day shorter and the night longer, and the sun returns to the east and enters into the sixth portal, and rises from it and sets thirty mornings.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun is raised so that the day is shortened and the night is lengthened, and the sun returns to the east and enters the sixth portal and rises from it and sets thirty mornings.
Charles 1917
And the sun mounts up to make the day shorter and the night longer, and the sun returns to the east and enters into the sixth portal, and rises from it and sets thirty mornings.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun is raised so that the day is shortened and the night is lengthened, and the sun returns to the east and enters the sixth portal and rises from it and sets thirty mornings.
16 And when thirty mornings are accomplished, the day decreases by exactly one part, and becomes eleven parts, and the night seven.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And when tlie thirty mornings are completed the day diminishes by exactly one part, and the day is eleven parts and the night seven parts.
Charles 1917
And when thirty mornings are accomplished, the day decreases by exactly one part, and becomes eleven parts, and the night seven.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And when tlie thirty mornings are completed the day diminishes by exactly one part, and the day is eleven parts and the night seven parts.
17 And the sun goes forth from that sixth portal in the west, and goes to the east and rises in the fifth portal for thirty mornings, and sets in the west again in the fifth western portal.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun comes forth from this sixth portal in the west and goes to the east and rises in the fifth portal thirty mornings and sets in the west again in the fifth portal.
Charles 1917
And the sun goes forth from that sixth portal in the west, and goes to the east and rises in the fifth portal for thirty mornings, and sets in the west again in the fifth western portal.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun comes forth from this sixth portal in the west and goes to the east and rises in the fifth portal thirty mornings and sets in the west again in the fifth portal.
18 On that day the day decreases by †two† parts, and amounts to ten parts and the night to eight parts.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
On that day the day diminishes two parts, and the day will be ten parts and the night eight parts.
Charles 1917
On that day the day decreases by †two† parts, and amounts to ten parts and the night to eight parts.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
On that day the day diminishes two parts, and the day will be ten parts and the night eight parts.
19 And the sun goes forth from that fifth portal and sets in the fifth portal of the west, and rises in the fourth portal for one-and-thirty mornings on account of its sign, and sets in the west.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun comes forth from that fifth portal and descends into the fifth portal of the west and rises in the fourth portal, on account of its sign, thirty-one mornings and descends in the west.
Charles 1917
And the sun goes forth from that fifth portal and sets in the fifth portal of the west, and rises in the fourth portal for one-and-thirty mornings on account of its sign, and sets in the west.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun comes forth from that fifth portal and descends into the fifth portal of the west and rises in the fourth portal, on account of its sign, thirty-one mornings and descends in the west.
20 On that day the day is equalized with the night, [and becomes of equal length], and the night amounts to nine parts and the day to nine parts.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
On that day the day is equal to the niglit and becomes equal, and the night is nine parts and the day nine parts.
Charles 1917
On that day the day is equalized with the night, [and becomes of equal length], and the night amounts to nine parts and the day to nine parts.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
On that day the day is equal to the niglit and becomes equal, and the night is nine parts and the day nine parts.
21 And the sun rises from that portal and sets in the west, and returns to the east and rises thirty mornings in the third portal and sets in the west in the third portal.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun comes forth from that portal and sets in the west and returns to the east and comes forth from the third portal thirty mornings and sets in the west in the third portal.
Charles 1917
And the sun rises from that portal and sets in the west, and returns to the east and rises thirty mornings in the third portal and sets in the west in the third portal.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun comes forth from that portal and sets in the west and returns to the east and comes forth from the third portal thirty mornings and sets in the west in the third portal.
22 And on that day the night becomes longer than the day, and night becomes longer than night, and day shorter than day till the thirtieth morning, and the night amounts exactly to ten parts and the day to eight parts.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And on that day the night is longer than the day to the thirtieth morning, and tlie day becomes shorter daily to the thirtieth morning, and the night is exactly ten parts and the day eight parts.
Charles 1917
And on that day the night becomes longer than the day, and night becomes longer than night, and day shorter than day till the thirtieth morning, and the night amounts exactly to ten parts and the day to eight parts.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And on that day the night is longer than the day to the thirtieth morning, and tlie day becomes shorter daily to the thirtieth morning, and the night is exactly ten parts and the day eight parts.
23 And the sun rises from that third portal and sets in the third portal in the west and returns to the east, and for thirty mornings rises in the second portal in the east, and in like manner sets in the second portal in the west of the heaven.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun comes forth from that third portal and sets in the third portal in the west and returns to the east, and the sun goes into the second portal of the east thirty mornings, and in like manner into the second portal in the west of the heavens.
Charles 1917
And the sun rises from that third portal and sets in the third portal in the west and returns to the east, and for thirty mornings rises in the second portal in the east, and in like manner sets in the second portal in the west of the heaven.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun comes forth from that third portal and sets in the third portal in the west and returns to the east, and the sun goes into the second portal of the east thirty mornings, and in like manner into the second portal in the west of the heavens.
24 And on that day the night amounts to eleven parts and the day to seven parts.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And on that day the night is eleven parts and the 182 THE BOOK OF ENOCH. day seven parts.
Charles 1917
And on that day the night amounts to eleven parts and the day to seven parts.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And on that day the night is eleven parts and the 182 THE BOOK OF ENOCH. day seven parts.
25 And the sun rises on that day from that second portal and sets in the west in the second portal, and returns to the east into the first portal for one-and-thirty mornings, and sets in the first portal in the west of the heaven.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun comes forth on that day from the second portal and descends in the wei?t into the second portal and returns to the east in the first portal thirty-one mornings and descends into the west into the first portal.
Charles 1917
And the sun rises on that day from that second portal and sets in the west in the second portal, and returns to the east into the first portal for one-and-thirty mornings, and sets in the first portal in the west of the heaven.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun comes forth on that day from the second portal and descends in the wei?t into the second portal and returns to the east in the first portal thirty-one mornings and descends into the west into the first portal.
26 And on that day the night becomes longer and amounts to the double of the day: and the night amounts exactly to twelve parts and the day to six.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
SECTION XIV.
Charles 1917
And on that day the night becomes longer and amounts to the double of the day: and the night amounts exactly to twelve parts and the day to six.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
SECTION XIV.
27 And the sun has (therewith) traversed the divisions of his orbit and turns again on those divisions of his orbit, and enters that portal thirty mornings and sets also in the west opposite to it.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And with that the sun has completed his stations, and he again returns to his station and enters in this portal thirty mornings ; he rises and sets opposite it in the west.
Charles 1917
And the sun has (therewith) traversed the divisions of his orbit and turns again on those divisions of his orbit, and enters that portal thirty mornings and sets also in the west opposite to it.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And with that the sun has completed his stations, and he again returns to his station and enters in this portal thirty mornings ; he rises and sets opposite it in the west.
28 And on that night has the night decreased in length by a †ninth† part, and the night has become eleven parts and the day seven parts.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And on that day the night diminishes in length by one part, and is eleven parts and tlie day seven parts.
Charles 1917
And on that night has the night decreased in length by a †ninth† part, and the night has become eleven parts and the day seven parts.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And on that day the night diminishes in length by one part, and is eleven parts and tlie day seven parts.
29 And the sun has returned and entered into the second portal in the east, and returns on those his divisions of his orbit for thirty mornings, rising and setting.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the sun returns and goes into the second portal of the east and returns to his course thirty mornings, rising and setting.
Charles 1917
And the sun has returned and entered into the second portal in the east, and returns on those his divisions of his orbit for thirty mornings, rising and setting.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the sun returns and goes into the second portal of the east and returns to his course thirty mornings, rising and setting.
30 And on that day the night decreases in length, and the night amounts to ten parts and the day to eight.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And on that day the night diminishes in length, and the night is ten parts and the day eight parts.
Charles 1917
And on that day the night decreases in length, and the night amounts to ten parts and the day to eight.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And on that day the night diminishes in length, and the night is ten parts and the day eight parts.
31 And on that day the sun rises from that portal, and sets in the west, and returns to the east, and rises in the third portal for one-and-thirty mornings, and sets in the west of the heaven.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
The author's division of the vv^OriiJiipov into eighteen parts and their increase and decrease is of course simply a production of his desire to systematize, without any scientific value whatever. Much less could it be cited as proof that the author did not write in Palestine, as Laurence asserted. — 9. Mornings, as the chief part of the day for day itself in Job vii. 18 ; Ps. Ixxiii. 14; Lam. iii. 23. — 13. Its, referring to portal, he,mg the point of solstice. — 15. Is raised, i.e. probably removed further from the earth, to explain the decreasing of the days. Dillmann translates, raises himself, i.e. starts on his trip anew, like a traveller. — 35. Sixty times, because the sun is two months in the same portal. The author here disregards the extra day in the third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth portals. Eternal, cf. Ps. Ixxii. 5, 17 ; Ixxxix. 37. — 37. In size sun and moon are equal, but not in light ; cf. 78 : 3 and Isa. xxx.
Charles 1917
And on that day the sun rises from that portal, and sets in the west, and returns to the east, and rises in the third portal for one-and-thirty mornings, and sets in the west of the heaven.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
The author's division of the vv^OriiJiipov into eighteen parts and their increase and decrease is of course simply a production of his desire to systematize, without any scientific value whatever. Much less could it be cited as proof that the author did not write in Palestine, as Laurence asserted. — 9. Mornings, as the chief part of the day for day itself in Job vii. 18 ; Ps. Ixxiii. 14; Lam. iii. 23. — 13. Its, referring to portal, he,mg the point of solstice. — 15. Is raised, i.e. probably removed further from the earth, to explain the decreasing of the days. Dillmann translates, raises himself, i.e. starts on his trip anew, like a traveller. — 35. Sixty times, because the sun is two months in the same portal. The author here disregards the extra day in the third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth portals. Eternal, cf. Ps. Ixxii. 5, 17 ; Ixxxix. 37. — 37. In size sun and moon are equal, but not in light ; cf. 78 : 3 and Isa. xxx.
32 On that day the night decreases and amounts to nine parts, and the day to nine parts, and the night is equal to the day and the year is exactly as to its days three hundred and sixty-four.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And on that day the night is shortened and is nine parts, and the day is nine parts, and the night is equal with the day, and the year has exactly three hundred and sixty-four days.
Charles 1917
On that day the night decreases and amounts to nine parts, and the day to nine parts, and the night is equal to the day and the year is exactly as to its days three hundred and sixty-four.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And on that day the night is shortened and is nine parts, and the day is nine parts, and the night is equal with the day, and the year has exactly three hundred and sixty-four days.
33 And the length of the day and of the night, and the shortness of the day and of the night arise--through the course of the sun these distinctions are made (lit. 'they are separated').
(not present in Laurence 1821)
(not present in Schodde 1882)
Charles 1917
And the length of the day and of the night, and the shortness of the day and of the night arise--through the course of the sun these distinctions are made (lit. 'they are separated').
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
(not present)
34 So it comes that its course becomes daily longer, and its course nightly shorter.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
(not present in Schodde 1882)
Charles 1917
So it comes that its course becomes daily longer, and its course nightly shorter.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
(not present)
35 And this is the law and the course of the sun, and his return as often as he returns sixty times and rises, i.e. the great luminary which is named the sun, for ever and ever.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And this is the law and the course of the sun and his return when he returns ; sixty times he returns and comes out, that is the great, eternal luminary which is called the sun to all eternity.
Charles 1917
And this is the law and the course of the sun, and his return as often as he returns sixty times and rises, i.e. the great luminary which is named the sun, for ever and ever.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And this is the law and the course of the sun and his return when he returns ; sixty times he returns and comes out, that is the great, eternal luminary which is called the sun to all eternity.
36 And that which (thus) rises is the great luminary, and is so named according to its appearance, according as the Lord commanded.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And that which thus ascends is the great luminary, as it is called THE BOOK OF ENOCH. 183 on account of its appearance, according to the command of the Lord.
Charles 1917
And that which (thus) rises is the great luminary, and is so named according to its appearance, according as the Lord commanded.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And that which thus ascends is the great luminary, as it is called THE BOOK OF ENOCH. 183 on account of its appearance, according to the command of the Lord.
37 As he rises, so he sets and decreases not, and rests not, but runs day and night, and his light is sevenfold brighter than that of the moon; but as regards size they are both equal.
(not present in Laurence 1821)
Portals ; with this the author refers to his own theory, developed in 33-36. — 3. Cf. 75 : 1-3; 80 : 6 ; 82 : 4-20. Windows, explained vs. 7 and 75 :
Charles 1917
As he rises, so he sets and decreases not, and rests not, but runs day and night, and his light is sevenfold brighter than that of the moon; but as regards size they are both equal.
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
Portals ; with this the author refers to his own theory, developed in 33-36. — 3. Cf. 75 : 1-3; 80 : 6 ; 82 : 4-20. Windows, explained vs. 7 and 75 :
81 (not present in Charles 1917)
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And on that day tlie sun comes fortli from the second portal and descends in the west and returns to the east and rises in the third portal thirty-one mornings and sets in the west of the heavens.
Charles 1917
(not present)
Laurence 1821
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Schodde 1882
And on that day tlie sun comes fortli from the second portal and descends in the west and returns to the east and rises in the third portal thirty-one mornings and sets in the west of the heavens.
83 (not present in Charles 1917)
(not present in Laurence 1821)
And the length of the day and of the night, and the shortness of the day and of the night — by the course of the sun they are made separated.
Charles 1917
(not present)
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
And the length of the day and of the night, and the shortness of the day and of the night — by the course of the sun they are made separated.
84 (not present in Charles 1917)
(not present in Laurence 1821)
On that account the day-course becomes longer daily and the night-course shorter nightly.
Charles 1917
(not present)
Laurence 1821
(not present)
Schodde 1882
On that account the day-course becomes longer daily and the night-course shorter nightly.