Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May its morning stars become dark; may it wait for daylight in vain and not see the first rays of dawn, New Living Translation Let its morning stars remain dark. Let it hope for light, but in vain; may it never see the morning light. English Standard Version Let the stars of its dawn be dark; let it hope for light, but have none, nor see the eyelids of the morning, Berean Standard Bible May its morning stars grow dark; may it wait in vain for daylight; may it not see the breaking of dawn. King James Bible 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: New King James Version May the stars of its morning be dark; May it look for light, but have none, And not see the dawning of the day; New American Standard Bible “May the stars of its twilight be darkened; May it wait for light but have none, And may it not see the breaking dawn; NASB 1995 “Let the stars of its twilight be darkened; Let it wait for light but have none, And let it not see the breaking dawn; NASB 1977 “Let the stars of its twilight be darkened; Let it wait for light but have none, Neither let it see the breaking dawn; Legacy Standard Bible Let the stars of its twilight be darkened; Let it hope for light but have none, And let it not see the breaking dawn, Amplified Bible “Let the stars of its early dawn be dark; Let the morning wait in vain for the light, Let it not see the eyelids of morning (the day’s dawning), Christian Standard Bible May its morning stars grow dark. May it wait for daylight but have none; may it not see the breaking of dawn. Holman Christian Standard Bible May its morning stars grow dark. May it wait for daylight but have none; may it not see the breaking of dawn. American Standard Version Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark: Let it look for light, but have none; Neither let it behold the eyelids of the morning: Contemporary English Version Darken its morning stars and remove all hope of light, English Revised Version Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark: let it look for light, but have none; neither let it behold the eyelids of the morning: GOD'S WORD® Translation Let its stars turn dark before dawn. Let it hope for light and receive none. Let it not see the first light of dawn Good News Translation Keep the morning star from shining; give that night no hope of dawn. International Standard Version Let the stars of its evening twilight be dark; let it hope for light but let there be none; let it not see the breaking rays of the dawn. Majority Standard Bible May its morning stars grow dark; may it wait in vain for daylight; may it not see the breaking of dawn. NET Bible Let its morning stars be darkened; let it wait for daylight but find none, nor let it see the first rays of dawn, New Heart English Bible Let the stars of its twilight be dark. Let it look for light, but have none, neither let it see the eyelids of the morning, Webster's Bible Translation Let the stars of its twilight be dark; let it look for light, but have none; neither let it see the dawning of the day: World English Bible Let the stars of its twilight be dark. Let it look for light, but have none, neither let it see the eyelids of the morning, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLet the stars of its twilight be dark, "" Let it wait for light, and there is none, "" And let it not look on the eyelids of the dawn. Young's Literal Translation Let the stars of its twilight be dark, Let it wait for light, and there is none, And let it not look on the eyelids of the dawn. Smith's Literal Translation The stars of its twilight shall he dark; it shall wait for light, and none; and it shall not look upon the eyelashes of the dawn. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet the stars be darkened with the mist thereof: let it expect light and not see it, nor the rising of the dawning of the day: Catholic Public Domain Version Let the stars be concealed with its darkness. Let it expect light, and not see it, nor the rising of the dawn in the East. New American Bible May the stars of its twilight be darkened; may it look for daylight, but have none, nor gaze on the eyes of the dawn, New Revised Standard Version Let the stars of its dawn be dark; let it hope for light, but have none; may it not see the eyelids of the morning— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the stars of twilight thereof be dark; let the people wait for light, but receive none; neither let them see the dawning of the day; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Let the stars of its dawning be darkened; let them look for light and it shall not be, and let it not see the rays of its dawning OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; Let it look for light, but have none; Neither let it behold the eyelids of the morning; Brenton Septuagint Translation Let the stars of that night be darkened; let it remain dark, and not come into light; and let it not see the morning star arise: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Laments His Birth…8May it be cursed by those who curse the day—those prepared to rouse Leviathan. 9May its morning stars grow dark; may it wait in vain for daylight; may it not see the breaking of dawn. 10For that night did not shut the doors of the womb to hide the sorrow from my eyes.… Cross References Isaiah 13:10 For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. Ezekiel 32:7-8 When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD. Joel 2:10 Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness. Amos 5:8 He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns darkness into dawn and darkens day into night, who summons the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth—the LORD is His name— Revelation 6:12-13 And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. Matthew 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ Mark 13:24-25 But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; / the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ Luke 21:25 There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. Isaiah 34:4 All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. Jeremiah 4:23-28 I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light. / I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. / I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled. ... Isaiah 5:30 In that day they will roar over it, like the roaring of the sea. If one looks over the land, he will see darkness and distress; even the light will be obscured by clouds. Isaiah 50:3 I clothe the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering.” Isaiah 60:2 For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. Revelation 8:12 Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well. Revelation 9:2 The star opened the pit of the Abyss, and smoke rose out of it like the smoke of a great furnace, and the sun and the air were darkened by the smoke from the pit. Treasury of Scripture 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: look for light. Job 30:26 When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness. Jeremiah 8:15 We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble! Jeremiah 13:16 Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness. the dawning of the day. Job 41:18 By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning. Jump to Previous Breaking Dark Darkened Dawn Dawning Daylight Eyelids Eyes First Hope Light Morning Rays Stars Thereof Twilight Vain WaitJump to Next Breaking Dark Darkened Dawn Dawning Daylight Eyelids Eyes First Hope Light Morning Rays Stars Thereof Twilight Vain WaitJob 3 1. Job curses the day and services of his birth.13. The ease of death. 20. He complains of life, because of his anguish. May its morning stars grow dark; In this phrase, Job is expressing a deep desire for the obliteration of the day of his birth. The "morning stars" refer to the stars visible in the early morning, often associated with the beauty and hope of a new day. In biblical literature, stars are sometimes symbolic of angels or divine beings (Job 38:7). Job's wish for these stars to grow dark signifies a longing for the removal of any light or hope associated with his birth. This reflects his profound despair and the depth of his suffering. The imagery of darkness is often used in Scripture to denote judgment or the absence of God's presence (Amos 5:18-20). may it wait in vain for daylight; may it not see the breaking of dawn. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. In this chapter, Job is lamenting the day of his birth due to his immense suffering. 2. Morning Stars A poetic reference to the stars that appear in the early morning sky, often symbolizing hope and the promise of a new day. 3. Daylight/Dawn Represents new beginnings, hope, and the renewal of life. Job's wish for darkness instead of dawn reflects his deep despair and desire for his suffering to end. Teaching Points The Depth of DespairJob's lamentation shows the profound depth of human suffering and despair. It is a reminder that even the most faithful can experience moments of deep anguish. The Symbolism of Light and Darkness Light often symbolizes hope, life, and God's presence, while darkness can represent despair and the absence of hope. Understanding this symbolism can help us navigate our own times of darkness by seeking God's light. The Importance of Lament Job's honest expression of his pain teaches us the value of lament in our spiritual lives. It is okay to bring our deepest sorrows and questions before God. Hope Beyond Despair While Job wishes for darkness, the broader biblical account assures us that God's light ultimately overcomes darkness. This encourages us to hold onto hope even in our darkest times. Community Support in Suffering Job's account reminds us of the importance of community and support during times of suffering. We are called to be present for others in their times of need.(9) The dawning . . .--Literally, the eyelids of the dawn.Verse 9. - Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; i.e. "let not even the light of a star illuminate the morning or evening twilight of that night; let it be dark from beginning to end, uncheered even by the ray of a star." Let it look for light, but have none. Again a personification. The night is regarded as consciously waiting in hope of the appearance of morning, but continually disappointed by the long lingering of the darkness. And let it not see the dawning of the day; rather, as in the margin and in the Revised Version, let it not behold the eyelids of the morning (compare Milton's 'Lycidas,' "Under the opening eyelids of the morn," and Soph., 'Antigone,' χρυσσέης ἁμέρας βλέφαρον). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May its morningנִ֫שְׁפּ֥וֹ (niš·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5399: A breeze, dusk stars כּוֹכְבֵ֪י (kō·wḵ·ḇê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3556: A star, a prince grow dark; יֶחְשְׁכוּ֮ (yeḥ·šə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2821: To be dark, to darken may it wait יְקַו־ (yə·qaw-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 6960: To bind together, collect, to expect in vain וָאַ֑יִן (wā·’a·yin) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle for daylight; לְא֥וֹר (lə·’ō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary may it not וְאַל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 408: Not see יִ֝רְאֶ֗ה (yir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see the breaking of dawn. שָֽׁחַר׃ (šā·ḥar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7837: Dawn Links Job 3:9 NIVJob 3:9 NLT Job 3:9 ESV Job 3:9 NASB Job 3:9 KJV Job 3:9 BibleApps.com Job 3:9 Biblia Paralela Job 3:9 Chinese Bible Job 3:9 French Bible Job 3:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 3:9 Let the stars of its twilight be (Jb) |
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