World English Bible

Genesis 1:3

God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

In the chapter

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

2 Now the earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep. God's Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.

3 God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

4 God saw the light, and saw that it was good. God divided the light from the darkness.

5 God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." There was evening and there was morning, one day.

Questions

What does Genesis 1:3 say?

God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

Which translation is this?

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