Job 35:10
But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;
Original Language Analysis
וְֽלֹא
H3808
וְֽלֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 8
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
עֹשָׂ֑י
my maker
H6213
עֹשָׂ֑י
my maker
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 8
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
נֹתֵ֖ן
who giveth
H5414
נֹתֵ֖ן
who giveth
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
6 of 8
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Cross References
Psalms 42:8Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.Acts 16:25And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.Psalms 149:5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.Psalms 77:6I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.Isaiah 51:13And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?Isaiah 54:5For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.Job 36:13But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.Ecclesiastes 12:1Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;1 Peter 4:19Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern night symbolized danger, darkness, and fear. God giving 'songs in the night' suggests supernatural joy transcending circumstances.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'songs in the night' has God given you during dark times?
- How does worship function as witness to God's presence in suffering?
Analysis & Commentary
Elihu asks: 'But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night.' This poetic phrase suggests God provides comfort in darkness. The 'songs in the night' metaphor captures joy persisting through suffering.