Scripture stresses that God is able to be present and known, even in the darkest aspects of the world.

Exodus 20:18-21

Darkness as a symbol of the terrifying majesty of God

Psalms 97:2

See also

Deuteronomy 4:11-12; 5:22-24
Hebrews 12:18-21
Isaiah 45:7

God is the source of natural darkness

See also

Genesis 1:2-5,16-18
Job 26:10
Psalms 74:16; 104:19-20
Job 34:21-22

God's eye penetrates the darkness

Psalms 139:11-12

See also

Daniel 2:22
Amos 5:8-9
2 Corinthians 4:6
Matthew 27:45

Miracles involving natural darkness

See also

pp Mk 15:33

Exodus 10:21-23; 14:19-20

pp Lk 23:44-45

Joshua 24:6-7
Psalms 105:26-28
Isaiah 50:3
Acts 2:19-20
Joel 2:30-32
Acts 13:9-12
2 Samuel 22:10-12

Natural darkness used poetically

Job 3:1-10

See also

pp Ps 18:9-11

1020 God, all-knowing
1090 God, majesty of
1415 miracles
4005 creation
4803 breadth
4833 light
4957 night