The total misunderstanding of the real meaning of this phrase is exactly what I'm getting at.
To a Jew living in Jerusalem at the time that the Lord uttered thoae words, they had a well known and very specific meaning, which is almost the exact opposite of what present day Christians take it to mean. - It was the traditional understanding, dating back to the time of Abraham, or earlier, To fixing the precise moment of the new moon. In this case, as is later illustrated by Paul in 1Cor 15, and 1Thess 5, it is referring to the new moon that marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, or "the Feast of Trumpets."
This is why we must delve into the minute details of each and every sentence of God's word, and there is no subject therein that is unimportant. I this case the modern, ignorant assumed meaning has turned the real meaning on its head.
I see what you are saying about reading details. However, I’m not sure about your claim that the opposite of the phrase is what is actually meant. I will take a look at the references you provide and think on it.
Let me ask another question though: is God concerned more about you having the correct understanding of what His word means, down to the minutia, or is He more concerned with where your heart is? (1 Cor 13)
Keeping that former question in mind, would God rather you were right about whether it is a literal/literary ‘day’ in the creation story, or would He rather that you showed His love to others? (See James, in addition to the answer of 1 Cor 13)
Could you also answer the other questions I asked? And I really would like to see the reference.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2215816/posts?page=210#210