Genesis 1:17 darby — AndGod set them in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth,

Darby Bible

“AndGod set them in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth,”

— Genesis 1:17, Darby Bible

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Genesis 1 — Context

14

AndGod said, Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens, to divide between the day and the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years;

15

and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth. And it was so.

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AndGod made the two great lights, the great light to rule the day, and the small light to rule the night, — and the stars.

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AndGod set them in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth,

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and to rule during the day and during the night, and to divide between the light and the darkness. AndGod saw that it was good.

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And there was evening, and there was morning — a fourth day.

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AndGod said, Let the waters swarm with swarms of living souls, and let fowl fly above the earth in the expanse of the heavens.

Genesis 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:17 say?
Genesis 1:17 in the Darby Bible reads: “AndGod set them in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth, ”
Where is Genesis 1:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 17.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 1:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:17 in?
Genesis 1:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 1:17?
Genesis 1:17 reads (DARBY): “AndGod set them in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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