~ day began to ~ 07_JUD_19_25 But the men would not hearken to him, so the man took his concubine, and brought her forth unto them; and they knew her, and abused her all the night until the morning, and when the day began to spring, they let her go. #, 42_LUK_09_12 And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals, for we are here in a desert place. #,