Genesis 1:18

And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.

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Other Translations for Genesis 1:18

BSB
to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
AKJV
And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
CPDV
and to rule over the day as well as the night, and to divide light from darkness. And God saw that it was good.
ERV
and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
NHEB
and to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
SMT
And to rule in the day and in the night, and to separate between the light and between the darkness: And God will see that it is good.

Commentary for Genesis 1:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 1:18
Summary
Luminaries regulate day and night cycles
Event
Celestial function established
Estimated Time Period
Day 4
Category
Creation