Genesis 1:19
Genesis 1:19 in Multiple Translations
And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
And there was evening and there was morning, a fourth day.
And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.
So there was evening, and then the morning, making day four.
So the euening and the morning were the fourth day.
and there is an evening, and there is a morning — day fourth.
There was evening and there was morning, a fourth day.
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
And the evening and morning were the fourth day.
Then there was another evening which was followed by another morning. He called that period of time ‘the fourth day’.
After that all happened, there was night time and there was morning time. That was day number 4.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 1:19
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Genesis 1:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽיְהִי־
עֶ֥רֶב
וַֽיְהִי־
בֹ֖קֶר
רְבִיעִֽי׃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
רְבִיעִֽי׃פ
rə·ḇî·‘î
H7243
the fourth
Number - ordinal masculine singular
י֥וֹם
yō·wm
H3117
day
Noun - masculine singular
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 1:19
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.
רְבִיעִֽי׃פ
rə·ḇî·‘î
H7243
"the fourth"
Number - ordinal masculine singular
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Zechariah 8:19.
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 1:19
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Context — The Fourth Day
17God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth,
18to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
19And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
20And God said, “Let the waters teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the sky.” 21So God created the great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters teemed according to their kinds, and every winged bird after its kind. And God saw that it was good.Genesis 1:19 Summary
Genesis 1:19 tells us about the fourth day of creation, where God establishes the evening and morning as a regular pattern. This shows us that God is a God of order and purpose, who brings structure to our lives (as seen in Genesis 1:14-18). Just like the day and night cycle, our lives have rhythms and patterns that can help us stay connected to God and appreciate His creation (similar to Psalm 19:1-6). By recognizing these patterns, we can deepen our understanding of God's love and care for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the evening and morning in Genesis 1:19?
The evening and morning in Genesis 1:19 mark the beginning and end of the fourth day of creation, as God separates light from darkness, establishing a pattern for the days to come, as seen in Genesis 1:5 and Genesis 1:14.
Why does the verse only mention the fourth day without describing what happened on that day?
The verse Genesis 1:19 serves as a conclusion to the events of the fourth day, which are described in the preceding verses, Genesis 1:14-18, where God creates the sun, moon, and stars to govern the day and night.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the creation story in Genesis 1?
Genesis 1:19 is part of the larger narrative of creation in Genesis 1, where God systematically brings order to the universe, as seen in the creation of light in Genesis 1:3, the separation of waters in Genesis 1:6-10, and the creation of land and vegetation in Genesis 1:11-13.
What can we learn about God's character from Genesis 1:19?
From Genesis 1:19, we see God's attention to detail and His establishment of order in the universe, reflecting His nature as a God of purpose and design, as also seen in Psalm 19:1-6 and Isaiah 40:26.
Reflection Questions
- As you reflect on the establishment of the day and night cycle in Genesis 1:19, how does this impact your understanding of God's sovereignty over time and the world?
- How does the separation of light and darkness in the preceding verses, Genesis 1:14-18, relate to the spiritual themes of light and darkness throughout the Bible, such as in John 1:4-5 and 1 John 1:5-7?
- What does the simplicity and clarity of Genesis 1:19 reveal about God's communication style and His desire for humanity to understand His creation?
- In what ways can the rhythm of evening and morning, as mentioned in Genesis 1:19, influence your daily life and spiritual practices, such as prayer and gratitude, as encouraged in Psalm 92:1-2 and Ephesians 5:19-20?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 1:19
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. Made by the rotation of the earth on its own axis, in the space of twenty four hours: this according to Capellus was the twenty first of April,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 1:19
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: Let there be lights in the
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 1:19
14–19. Fourth Day. The Creation of the Heavenly Bodies Observe that the creation of the “lights” in the heaven on the fourth day corresponds to the creation of “light” on the first day. If we divide the six days into two groups of three, there are in each group four creative acts, and at the head of each group is the creation of light in two different forms, (1) elemental, (2) sidereal.