Genesis 1:4

And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 1:4

BSB

And God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.

AKJV

And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

CPDV

And God saw the light, that it was good; and so he divided the light from the darknesses.

ERV

And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

NHEB

And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.

SMT

And God will see the light that it is good, and God will separate between the light and between the darkness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 1:4

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Commentary for Genesis 1:4

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

Overview of Genesis 1:4

Summary

God observed that the light was good, and He separated it from the dark.

Place

Universe

Event

Defining Light/Dark

Estimated Time Period

Day 1