Genesis 1:6 drb — And God said: Let there be a firmament made amidst the waters: and let it divide the waters from the waters.

Douay-Rheims Bible

“And God said: Let there be a firmament made amidst the waters: and let it divide the waters from the waters.”

— Genesis 1:6, Douay-Rheims Bible

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Genesis 1 — Context

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And God said: Be light made. And light was made.

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And God saw the light that it was good; and he divided the light from the darkness.

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And he called the light Day, and the darkness Night; and there was evening and morning one day.

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And God said: Let there be a firmament made amidst the waters: and let it divide the waters from the waters.

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And God made a firmament, and divided the waters that were under the firmament, from those that were above the firmament, and it was so.

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And God called the firmament, Heaven; and the evening and morning were the second day.

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God also said; Let the waters that are under the heaven, be gathered together into one place: and let the dry land appear. And it was so done.

Genesis 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:6 say?
Genesis 1:6 in the Douay-Rheims Bible reads: “And God said: Let there be a firmament made amidst the waters: and let it divide the waters from the waters.”
Where is Genesis 1:6 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 6.
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 1:6.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:6 in?
Genesis 1:6 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 1:6?
Genesis 1:6 reads (DRB): “And God said: Let there be a firmament made amidst the waters: and let it divide the waters from the waters.” 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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