Genesis 1:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so.

American Standard Version (1901)

and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

Bible in Basic English

And let them be for lights in the arch of heaven to give light on the earth: and it was so.

Douay-Rheims 1899

To shine in the firmament of heaven, and to give light upon the earth. And it was so done.

Free Bible Version

They shall be lights in the sky to shine on the earth.” And that's what happened.

Geneva Bible 1599

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heauen to giue light vpon the earth: and it was so.

King James (Authorized) Version

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

One Unity Resource Bible

and let them be for lights in the expanse of sky to give light on the earth;” and it was so.

Plain English Version

I will put these lights in the sky to shine on the earth.” So God did that.

Translation for Translators

I want them also to be like lights in the sky that will shine on the earth.” And that is what happened.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let them be lights in the sky to give light upon the earth.” It was so.

Noah Webster Bible

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven, to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

World English Bible

and let them be for lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth;” and it was so.

Young's Literal Translation

and they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth:' and it is so.

Context

The Fourth 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.

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In Genesis 1:15, God creates the two great lights, the greater light to rule the day (the sun) and the lesser light to rule the night (the moon). This verse highlights God's sovereignty and creativity in establishing the celestial bodies that govern the rhythm of day and night on Earth. It showcases the order and purpose in God's creation, emphasizing His power and wisdom in designing the universe. The creation of the sun and moon also signifies the beginning of time measurement and the seasons, reflecting God's divine plan for the Earth and its inhabitants. Overall, Genesis 1:15 underscores the majesty and precision of God's work in shaping the cosmos.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven,.... To continue there as luminous bodies; as enlighteners, as the word signifies, causing light, or as being the instruments of conveying it, particularly to the earth, as follows: to give light upon the earth; and the inhabitants of it, when formed: and it was so: these lights were formed and placed in the firmament of the heaven for such uses, and served such purposes as God willed and ordered they should.