What is the meaning of Genesis 1:31? And God looked upon all that He had made • God pauses, deliberately surveying the entire creation—nothing escapes His notice (Psalm 33:13-15; Proverbs 15:3). • Throughout the chapter God repeatedly “saw that it was good” (Genesis 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25). Here, He assesses the completed work as a unified whole. • This moment underscores divine ownership and authority: “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof” (Psalm 24:1). • Because Scripture is accurate and literal, His inspection happens at the close of a real, 24-hour sixth day, not a vague era (Exodus 20:11). and indeed, it was very good • The added word “very” elevates the verdict from merely “good” to perfectly flawless—no hint of decay, disorder, or sin (James 1:17; Psalm 119:68). • Matter, life, and human bodies are affirmed as positive gifts, countering any notion that the physical world is inferior (1 Timothy 4:4). • God’s moral character shines through His handiwork: “You are good, and You do what is good” (Psalm 119:68). • “Very good” anticipates the harmony of Eden before the fall, pointing forward to the ultimate restoration in the new creation (Revelation 21:1-5). And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day • The familiar refrain seals each 24-hour day of Creation (Genesis 1:5, 8, 13, 19, 23). Day Six ends the workweek, with Day Seven set apart for rest (Genesis 2:2-3; Hebrews 4:4). • The orderly cycle of evening and morning establishes the rhythm of time God intends for humanity, later reflected in “six days you shall labor” (Exodus 20:9-11). • By marking the sixth day, the text spotlights the pinnacle of creation—humankind made in God’s image earlier that same day (Genesis 1:26-27). summary God’s comprehensive look affirms every element of creation as perfectly fashioned and perfectly functioning. His verdict—“very good”—celebrates both physical reality and moral purity. The closing time-stamp anchors the event in literal history, providing the foundation for the weekly rhythm of work and rest. Together, these truths reveal a wise, powerful, and benevolent Creator whose handiwork invites confident trust and worship. |
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