Genesis 1:15

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 1:15

BSB

And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth." And it was so.

AKJV

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light on the earth: and it was so.

CPDV

Let them shine in the firmament of heaven and illuminate the earth." And so it became.

ERV

and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

NHEB

and let them be for lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." And it was so.

SMT

And they shall be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light upon the earth: and it shall be so.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 1:15

AndletthembeforlightsH3974Noun MasculineinthefirmamentH7549Noun MasculineoftheheavenH8064Noun MasculinetogivelightH215VerbupontheearthH776Noun Feminineanditwasso

Commentary for Genesis 1:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 1:15

Summary

Luminaries establish illumination over creation

Event

Lights fulfill their purpose

Estimated Time Period

Day 4