Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. New Living Translation Let these lights in the sky shine down on the earth.” And that is what happened. English Standard Version and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. Berean Standard Bible And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so. King James Bible And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. New King James Version and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth”; and it was so. New American Standard Bible and they shall serve as lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth”; and it was so. NASB 1995 and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth"; and it was so. NASB 1977 and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth”; and it was so. Legacy Standard Bible and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth”; and it was so. Amplified Bible and let them be useful as lights in the expanse of the heavens to provide light on the earth”; and it was so, [just as He commanded]. Christian Standard Bible They will be lights in the expanse of the sky to provide light on the earth.” And it was so. Holman Christian Standard Bible They will be lights in the expanse of the sky to provide light on the earth.” And it was so. American Standard Version and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. Contemporary English Version I command them to shine on the earth." And that's what happened. English Revised Version and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. GOD'S WORD® Translation They will be lights in the sky to shine on the earth." And so it was. Good News Translation they will shine in the sky to give light to the earth"--and it was done. International Standard Version to serve as lights in the sky, and to shine on the earth!" And that is what happened: Majority Standard Bible And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.? And it was so. NET Bible and let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." It was so. New Heart English Bible and let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth." And it was so. Webster's Bible Translation And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven, to give light upon the earth: and it was so. World English Bible and let them be for lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth;” and it was so. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth”: and it is so. Young's Literal Translation and they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth:' and it is so. Smith's Literal Translation And they shall be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light upon the earth: and it shall be so. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo shine in the firmament of heaven, and to give light upon the earth. And it was so done. Catholic Public Domain Version Let them shine in the firmament of heaven and illuminate the earth.” And so it became. New American Bible and serve as lights in the dome of the sky, to illuminate the earth. And so it happened: New Revised Standard Version and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth; and it was so. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they shall be giving light in the firmament of Heaven to give light on the Earth”, and it was in this way. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth.' And it was so. Brenton Septuagint Translation And let them be for light in the firmament of the heaven, so as to shine upon the earth, and it was so. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fourth Day…14And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years. 15And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so. 16God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well.… Cross References Psalm 136:7-9 He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever. / the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. / the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. Jeremiah 31:35 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: Job 38:12-13 In your days, have you commanded the morning or assigned the dawn its place, / that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it? Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Psalm 19:1-6 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. / Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. / Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, ... Deuteronomy 4:19 When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven. Job 9:7-9 He commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars. / He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. / He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, of the Pleiades and the constellations of the south. Psalm 8:3 When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place— Isaiah 45:7 I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. Psalm 104:19 He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows when to set. Revelation 21:23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. John 1:3 Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. Hebrews 1:2 But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. 1 Corinthians 15:41 The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor. Treasury of Scripture And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light on the earth: and it was so. Jump to Previous Arch Earth Expanse Firmament Heaven Heavens Lights SkyJump to Next Arch Earth Expanse Firmament Heaven Heavens Lights SkyGenesis 1 1. God creates heaven and earth;3. the light; 6. the firmament; 9. separates the dry land; 14. forms the sun, moon, and stars; 20. fishes and fowls; 24. cattle, wild beasts, and creeping things; 26. creates man in his own image, blesses him; 29. grants the fruits of the earth for food. And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky This phrase refers to the creation of the sun, moon, and stars, which are described as "lights" in the sky. In the ancient Near Eastern context, celestial bodies were often associated with deities, but the biblical narrative emphasizes that these are creations of God, serving His purposes. The "expanse of the sky" refers to the firmament, a concept in ancient cosmology that describes the sky as a solid dome. This highlights God's sovereignty over creation, as He appoints these lights to serve specific functions. The lights are not divine but are instruments of God's order. to shine upon the earth. And it was so. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Creator who speaks the universe into existence, demonstrating His sovereignty and power. 2. Lights Refers to the celestial bodies, specifically the sun, moon, and stars, created to illuminate the earth. 3. Expanse of the Sky The firmament or sky where the lights are placed, separating the heavens from the earth. 4. Earth The planet that receives light from these celestial bodies, highlighting its central role in God's creation. 5. Creation Event Part of the broader creation account where God orders the cosmos, emphasizing His intentional design. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in CreationRecognize that God is the ultimate authority and designer of the universe, and His creation reflects His power and order. Purposeful Design Understand that the lights in the sky were created with a specific purpose—to illuminate the earth—demonstrating God's intentionality. Reflection of God's Glory The celestial bodies serve as a constant reminder of God's glory and His provision for the earth. Dependence on God's Provision Just as the earth relies on the sun and moon for light, we are to depend on God for spiritual illumination and guidance. Stewardship of Creation As recipients of God's creation, we are called to steward the earth responsibly, acknowledging the beauty and order God has established.(15) To give light.--This was to be henceforward the permanent arrangement for the bestowal of that which is an essential condition for all life, vegetable and animal. As day and night began on the first day, it is evident that very soon there was a concentrating mass of light and heat outside the earth, and as the expanse grew clear its effects must have become more powerful. There was daylight, then, long before the fourth day; but it was only then that the sun and moon became fully formed and constituted as they are at present, and shone regularly and clearly in the bright sky. Hebrew and let them serve asוְהָי֤וּ (wə·hā·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be lights לִמְאוֹרֹת֙ (lim·’ō·w·rōṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3974: A luminous body, luminary, light, brightness, cheerfulness, a chandelier in the expanse בִּרְקִ֣יעַ (bir·qî·a‘) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7549: An expanse, the firmament, visible arch of the sky of the sky הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky to shine לְהָאִ֖יר (lə·hā·’îr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 215: To be or become light upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the earth.” הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land And it was וַֽיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be so. כֵֽן׃ (ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus Links Genesis 1:15 NIVGenesis 1:15 NLT Genesis 1:15 ESV Genesis 1:15 NASB Genesis 1:15 KJV Genesis 1:15 BibleApps.com Genesis 1:15 Biblia Paralela Genesis 1:15 Chinese Bible Genesis 1:15 French Bible Genesis 1:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 1:15 And let them be for lights (Gen. Ge Gn) |
    |