Overview
The Bible addresses darkness across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Job. Closely related themes include Despondency, Murmuring, Time and Morning.
Key Bible verses about darkness
Old Testament
Job
Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, neither let the light shine upon it.
Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.
As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months.
Lo, let that night be solitary, let no joyful voice come therein.
Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.
Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but have none; neither let it see the dawning of the day:
In the Bible dictionary
Studying darkness for yourself
- Begin with Job 3:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Despondency, Murmuring, Time and Morning.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about darkness?
The Bible addresses darkness across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Job. Closely related themes include Despondency, Murmuring, Time and Morning.
How many Bible verses are about darkness?
The Bible references darkness in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention darkness?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 3:4: “Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, neither let the light shine upon it.”
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