Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- In the beginning God created heaven, and earth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
- DARBYDarby
- In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- In the beginning of God's preparing the heavens and the earth ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Context: Genesis 1
About Genesis 1: Creation
God creates the heavens, the earth, and all living things in six days, culminating in the creation of humankind, and rests on the seventh day.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 1 is the first chapter of the Bible and is the beginning of the story of creation. It begins with God creating the heavens and the earth, and then proceeds to create the sun, moon, and stars. He then creates the land and the sea, and then plants and animals. Finally, He creates man in His own image.
This chapter is a powerful reminder of the power of God and His ability to create the world and all that is in it. It is also a reminder of His love for us, as He created us in His own image. This chapter is a reminder of the importance of respecting and caring for the world around us, as it was created by God.