Genesis 1:8

And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 1:8

BSB
God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning-the second day.
AKJV
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
CPDV
And God called the firmament 'Heaven.' And it became evening and morning, the second day.
ERV
And God called the firmament Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.
NHEB
And God called the expanse Sky. And God saw that it was good. There was evening and there was morning, a second day.
SMT
And God will call to the firmament the heavens: and the evening shall be, and the morning shall be the second day.

Commentary for Genesis 1:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 1:8
Summary
God named the expanse Heaven, ending the second day.
Place
Heaven
Event
Naming Heaven
Estimated Time Period
Day 2
Category
Naming