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Creation
![And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_3.webp)
![And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_6.webp)
![And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_9.webp)
![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:](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_14.webp)
![And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_16.webp)
![And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_17.webp)
![And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_20.webp)
![And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_21.webp)
![And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_24.webp)
![So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_27.webp)
![And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Genesis/Genesis_1_31.webp)
Commentary
Genesis chapter 1 is the first chapter of the Bible and is the beginning of the story of creation. It begins with God creating the heavens and the earth, and then proceeds to create the sun, moon, and stars. He then creates the land and the sea, and then plants and animals. Finally, He creates man in His own image. This chapter is a powerful reminder of the power of God and His ability to create the world and all that is in it. It is also a reminder of His love for us, as He created us in His own image. This chapter is a reminder of the importance of respecting and caring for the world around us, as it was created by God. The chapter also serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands. We are told that God gave man dominion over the earth and all that is in it, and that we should use this power responsibly. This is a reminder that we should use our power to care for the world and all that is in it, and not to abuse it. Overall, Genesis chapter 1 is a powerful reminder of the power of God and His love for us. It is a reminder of the importance of respecting and caring for the world around us, and of obeying God's commands. It is a reminder of the importance of using our power responsibly, and of caring for the world and all that is in it.
Meet the heroes of Genesis, 1
FAQ
Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Genesis, chapter 1 it would take approximately 3 minutes to finish.
There are 31 verses in Genesis, chapter 1.