noon, noon'-da (tsohorayim; mesembria): The word means light, splendor, brightness, and hence, the brightest part of the day (Gen 43:16,25; Acts 22:6). See also MIDDAY; DAY AND NIGHT; TIME.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'NOON; NOONDAY'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.