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You make darkness, and it is night, In which all the animals of the forest prowl.
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Night's Divine Purpose
Commentators emphasize that God actively "makes darkness." Night is not an accident or an absence of God's presence, but a deliberate and wise part of His creation. It is specifically designed to accommodate nocturnal animals, allowing them to hunt and thrive, demonstrating God's comprehensive care for every part of His world.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thou makest darkness, and it is night - You have made arrangements for the return of night—for the alternations of day and night. T…
19th Century
Anglican
Creep forth. —The word “forth” is better omitted. The Hebrew verb is that especially used of crawling animals and reptile…
Baptist
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. Thou makest darkness, and it is night:
Will he cease from his son…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thou makest darkness, and it is night The darkness was before the light, and the night before the day, ([Reference G…
We are to praise and magnify God for the constant succession of day and night. And see how those who wait for the twilight and have fellowship with…
