Genesis 1:17

And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 1:17

BSB
God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth,
AKJV
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light on the earth,
CPDV
And he set them in the firmament of heaven, to give light over all the earth,
ERV
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
NHEB
And God set them in the expanse of the sky to shine on the earth,
SMT
And God will give them in the firmament of the heavens to give light upon the earth.

Commentary for Genesis 1:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 1:17
Summary
God positions celestial bodies in sky
Event
Heavenly bodies positioned
Estimated Time Period
Day 4
Category
Creation