Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Midnight?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Midnight in the Bible
What does the Bible say about midnight? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Midnight
- 1Genesis 1:28
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
KJV - 2Exodus 12:29
“And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon ; and all the firstborn of cattle. dungeon: Heb. house of the pit”
KJV - 3Psalms 30:5
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. his anger: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger for a night: Heb. in the evening joy: Heb. singing”
KJV - 4Psalms 91:1
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
KJV - 5Psalms 119:62
“At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.”
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- 7Joel 2:1
“Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand; trumpet: or, cornet”
KJV - 8Matthew 24:1
“And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.”
KJV - 9Matthew 25:1
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”
KJV - 10Matthew 25:13
“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Midnight? (7 Verses)
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
“And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon ; and all the firstborn of cattle. dungeon: Heb. house of the pit”
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. his anger: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger for a night: Heb. in the evening joy: Heb. singing”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. abide: Heb. lodge”
“At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.”
“In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.”
“Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand; trumpet: or, cornet”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Midnight? (10 Verses)
“And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.”
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”
“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”
“And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. hymn: or, psalm”
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.”
“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.”
“And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.”
“Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Midnight
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about midnight. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about midnight and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about midnight is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on midnight needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about midnight with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about midnight, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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