Genesis 1:13
Genesis 1:13 in Multiple Translations
And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
And there was evening and there was morning, a third day.
And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.
So there was evening, and then the morning, making day three.
So the euening and the morning were the third day.
and there is an evening, and there is a morning — day third.
There was evening and there was morning, a third day.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
Then there was another evening which was followed by another morning. God called that period of time ‘the third day’.
After that all happened, there was night time and there was morning time. That was day number 3.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 1:13
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Genesis 1:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽיְהִי־
עֶ֥רֶב
וַֽיְהִי־
בֹ֖קֶר
שְׁלִישִֽׁי׃פ
י֥וֹם
וַֽיְהִי־
way·hî-
H1961
And there was
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
עֶ֥רֶב
‘e·reḇ
H6153
evening
Noun - masculine singular
וַֽיְהִי־
way·hî-
H1961
and there was
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
בֹ֖קֶר
ḇō·qer
H1242
morning
Noun - masculine singular
שְׁלִישִֽׁי׃פ
šə·lî·šî
H7992
the third
Number - ordinal masculine singular
י֥וֹם
yō·wm
H3117
day
Noun - masculine singular
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 1:13
וַֽיְהִי־
way·hî-
H1961
"And there was"
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3132 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
עֶ֥רֶב
‘e·reḇ
H6153
"evening"
Noun - masculine singular
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:5.
וַֽיְהִי־
way·hî-
H1961
"and there was"
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3132 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בֹ֖קֶר
ḇō·qer
H1242
"morning"
Noun - masculine singular
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:3.
שְׁלִישִֽׁי׃פ
šə·lî·šî
H7992
"the third"
Number - ordinal masculine singular
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
י֥וֹם
yō·wm
H3117
"day"
Noun - masculine singular
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
Study Notes — Genesis 1:13
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Context — The Third Day
11Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth vegetation: seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.” And it was so.
12The earth produced vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
13And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day.
14And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years. 15And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so.Genesis 1:13 Summary
Genesis 1:13 tells us that after God created plants and trees on the third day, evening and morning came, marking the end of that day. This shows us that God is a God of order and purpose, creating the world in a deliberate and thoughtful way (as seen in Psalm 19:1-6). Just like the plants and trees God created, we need rest and refreshment to grow and thrive, and the rhythm of day and night reminds us to trust in God's goodness and care for us (as promised in Jeremiah 33:3). As we reflect on this verse, we can be grateful for the gift of time and the ways God uses it to shape our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the evening and morning in Genesis 1:13?
The evening and morning in Genesis 1:13 mark the end of the third day of creation, as God separates day and night, establishing a pattern that will continue throughout the Bible, seen also in Exodus 16:8 and Psalm 104:20.
Why does the Bible emphasize the days of creation?
The Bible emphasizes the days of creation to show God's deliberate and purposeful work in forming the world, as seen in Genesis 1:13 and Exodus 20:11, where the Sabbath is established as a day of rest in remembrance of God's creation.
How does Genesis 1:13 relate to our understanding of time?
Genesis 1:13 helps us understand that time is a gift from God, divided into days, nights, and seasons, as also mentioned in Psalm 104:19-20, and that our lives should be lived with purpose and intentionality within the rhythm of time He has created.
What can we learn from the simplicity of Genesis 1:13?
The simplicity of Genesis 1:13 reminds us that God's Word is accessible and understandable, as seen in the straightforward narrative of creation, and that sometimes the most profound truths are communicated in the simplest of ways, as Jesus taught in Matthew 18:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- As you reflect on the third day of creation, what does the establishment of evening and morning mean for your own daily rhythms and patterns of rest and work?
- How does the concept of time, as introduced in Genesis 1:13, impact your understanding of God's sovereignty and control over all things?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of purposeful creation, seen in Genesis 1:13, to your own life and the ways you use the time God has given you?
- As you consider the evening and morning of the third day, what are some things you are thankful for in your own life, and how can you express that gratitude to God?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 1:13
And the evening and the morning were the third day. The space of twenty four hours ran out, and were measured, either by the rotation of the body of light and heat around the earth, or of the earth
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 1:13
And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. Let the waters under the heaven ... i:e., which extended far and wide under the whole heavens.