Genesis 1:7 darby — AndGod made the expanse, and divided between the waters that are under the expanse and the waters that are above the ex…

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“AndGod made the expanse, and divided between the waters that are under the expanse and the waters that are above the expanse; and it was so.”

— Genesis 1:7, Darby Bible

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Genesis 1 — Context

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AndGod saw the light that it was good; andGod divided between the light and the darkness.

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AndGod called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening, and there was morning — the first day.

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AndGod said, Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it be a division between waters and waters.

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AndGod made the expanse, and divided between the waters that are under the expanse and the waters that are above the expanse; and it was so.

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AndGod called the expanse Heavens. And there was evening, and there was morning — a second day.

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AndGod said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together to one place, and let the dry [land] appear. And it was so.

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AndGod called the dry [land] Earth, and the gathering together of the waters he called Seas. AndGod saw that it was good.

Genesis 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:7 say?
Genesis 1:7 in the Darby Bible reads: “AndGod made the expanse, and divided between the waters that are under the expanse and the waters that are above the expanse; and it was so. ”
Where is Genesis 1:7 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:7 in?
Genesis 1:7 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 1:7?
Genesis 1:7 reads (DARBY): “AndGod made the expanse, and divided between the waters that are under the expanse and the waters that are above the expanse; and it was so. ” 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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