# Is “Sunday” in the Bible?

> No. “Sunday” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/sunday
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible calls it “the first day of the week.” Jesus rose on that day, and the first churches met on it.

## The Bible’s words for it: “first day of the week”

> On the first day of the week, when we had gathered to break bread, Paul spoke to the people. Since he intended to leave the next day, he kept on talking until midnight.
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> — [Acts 20:7](https://www.lumin.faith/read/acts/20#7) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Sunday” in the Bible?

No. “Sunday” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible calls it “the first day of the week.” Jesus rose on that day, and the first churches met on it.

### What does the Bible say instead of “sunday”?

The Bible calls it “the first day of the week.” Jesus rose on that day, and the first churches met on it. The verse is Acts 20:7: “On the first day of the week, when we had gathered to break bread, Paul spoke to the people. Since he intended to leave the next day, he kept on talking until midnight.”

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