36 And that which (thus) rises is the great luminary, and is so named according to its appearance, according as the Lord commanded. (ENO) 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. (ENO)
Book of Enoch 72:36–37
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