Genesis 1:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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God made the two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He also made the stars.
World English Bible (WEB)
And God{H430} made{H6213}{(H8799)} two{H8147} great{H1419} lights{H3974}; the greater{H1419} light{H3974} to rule{H4475} the day{H3117}, and the lesser{H6996} light{H3974} to rule{H4475} the night{H3915}: he made the stars{H3556} also.
KJV with Strongs
(16) GOD made אֵת the two great luminaries, אֵת the greater luminary for the dominion of the day and אֵת the lesser luminary for the dominion of the night, אֵת the stars also.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And God maketh the two great luminaries, the great luminary for the rule of the day, and the small luminary—and the stars—for the rule of the night;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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