Genesis 1:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
Genesis 1:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And God made the two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he madethe stars also.
Genesis 1:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
God 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.
Genesis 1:16 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 1:16 say?
Genesis 1:16 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is Genesis 1:16 found in the Bible?
Genesis 1:16 is verse 16 of chapter 1 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
Which translations of Genesis 1:16 can I read here?
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