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Genesis 1:30

Genesis 1:31 drb — And God saw all the things that he had made, and they were very good. And the evening and morning were the sixth day.

Douay-Rheims Bible

“And God saw all the things that he had made, and they were very good. And the evening and morning were the sixth day.”

— Genesis 1:31, Douay-Rheims Bible

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Genesis 1 — Context

28

And God blessed them, saying: Increase and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it, and rule over the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the air, and all living creatures that move upon the earth.

29

And God said: Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed upon the earth, and all trees that have in themselves seed of their own kind, to be your meat:

30

And to all beasts of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to all that move upon the earth, and wherein there is life, that they may have to feed upon. And it was so done.

31

And God saw all the things that he had made, and they were very good. And the evening and morning were the sixth day.

Genesis 1:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:31 say?
Genesis 1:31 in the Douay-Rheims Bible reads: “And God saw all the things that he had made, and they were very good. And the evening and morning were the sixth day. ”
Where is Genesis 1:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 31.
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 1:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:31 in?
Genesis 1:31 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 1:31?
Genesis 1:31 reads (DRB): “And God saw all the things that he had made, and they were very good. And the evening and morning were the sixth day. ” 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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