Job 35:10

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 35:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But none saith, Where is God my Maker, Who giveth songs in the night,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But none saith, Where is God my Maker, Who giveth songs in the night,
Job 35:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10But none saith, Where is God my Maker, Who giveth songs in the night,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But none saith, where [is] God my Maker? etc.] Or “Makers” f1220 , as in (<19E902>Psalm 149:2 <235405>Isaiah 54:5); for there are more concerned in the formation of man, (<010126>Genesis 1:26); even the Father, Son, and Spirit, who are the one God that has made all men, (<390210>Malachi 2:10). Now not one of the oppressed ones that cry by reason of their oppression, or very few of them, inquire after God, seek unto him for help and deliverance from their oppressions, or desire to enjoy him and his gracious presence under their afflictions and distresses; and that is one reason why they are not heard: they do not so much as consider him as the author of their beings, and be thankful to him…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But the reason is that the innocent sufferers often do not humbly seek God for succor; so to their "pride" is to be laid the blame of their ruin; also because (Job 35:13-16) they, as Job, instead of waiting God's time in pious trust, are prone to despair of His justice, when it is not immediately visible (Job 33:19-26). If the sufferer would apply to God with a humbled, penitent spirit, He would hear. Where, &c.-- (Jer 2:6, Jer 2:8; Isa 51:13). songs--of joy at deliverance (Psa 42:8; Psa 149:5; Act 16:25). in the night--unexpectedly (Job 34:20, Job 34:25). Rather, "in calamity."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But none saith - That is, none of the oppressed and down-trodden say. This is the solution which Elihu gives of what appeared so mysterious to Job, and of what Elihu regarded as the source of the bitter complaints of Job. The solution is, that when people are oppressed they do not apply to God with a proper spirit, and look to him that they may find relief. It was a principle with Elihu, that if when a man was afflicted he would apply to God with a humble and penitent heart, he would hear him, and would withdraw his hand; see this principle fully stated in Job 33:19-26. This Elihu now says, was not done by the oppressed, and this, according to him, is the reason why the hand of God is still…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“None - Few or none of the great numbers of oppressed persons. God - They cry out to men, but they seek not God, and therefore if God do not hear their cries it is not unjust. Maker - Who alone made me, and who only can deliver me. Who when our condition is ever so dark and sad, can turn our darkness into light, can quickly put a new song in our mouth, a thanksgiving unto our God. Job 35:11”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“none: Job 36:13; Ch1 10:13, Ch1 10:14; Ch2 28:22, Ch2 28:23; Isa 8:21 Where: Ecc 12:1; Isa 51:13; Pe1 4:19 my: Job 32:22, Job 36:3; Isa 54:5 who: Psa 42:8, Psa 77:6, Psa 119:62, Psa 149:5; Act 16:25 Job 35:11”
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