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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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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 104:20
18th Century
Theologian
Thou makest darkness, and it is night - You have made arrangements for the return of night—for the alternations of day and night. T…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 104:20
19th Century
Bishop
Creep forth. —The word “forth” is better omitted. The Hebrew verb is that especially used of crawling animals and reptile…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 104:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Psalms 104:20
17th Century
Pastor
Thou makest darkness, and it is night
The darkness was before the light, and the night before the day, ([Reference G…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 104:19–30
17th Century
Minister
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…