Genesis 1:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
Genesis 1:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And God set them in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth,
Genesis 1:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth,
Genesis 1:17 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 1:17 say?
Genesis 1:17 in modern King James wording reads: "And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,"
Where is Genesis 1:17 found in the Bible?
Genesis 1:17 is verse 17 of chapter 1 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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