Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. New Living Translation to govern the day and night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. English Standard Version to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Berean Standard Bible to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. King James Bible And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. New King James Version and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. New American Standard Bible and to govern the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good. NASB 1995 and to govern the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good. NASB 1977 and to govern the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good. Legacy Standard Bible and to rule the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good. Amplified Bible to rule over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good and He affirmed and sustained it. Christian Standard Bible to rule the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. Holman Christian Standard Bible to dominate the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. American Standard Version and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. Contemporary English Version to rule day and night, and to separate light from darkness. God looked at what he had done, and it was good. English Revised Version and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. GOD'S WORD® Translation to dominate the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. God saw that it was good. Good News Translation to rule over the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God was pleased with what he saw. International Standard Version to differentiate between day and night, and to distinguish light from darkness. And God saw how good it was. NET Bible to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. God saw that it was good. New Heart English Bible and to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Webster's Bible Translation And to rule over the day, and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleto preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. World English Bible and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness. God saw that it was good. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand to rule over day and over night, and to make a separation between the light and the darkness; and God sees that [it is] good; Young's Literal Translation and to rule over day and over night, and to make a separation between the light and the darkness; and God seeth that it is good; Smith's Literal Translation And to rule in the day and in the night, and to separate between the light and between the darkness: And God will see that it is good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd to rule the day and the night, and to divide the light and the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Catholic Public Domain Version and to rule over the day as well as the night, and to divide light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. New American Bible to govern the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. God saw that it was good. New Revised Standard Version to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And to rule by day and by night and to separate between the light unto the darkness, and God saw that it was good. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good. Brenton Septuagint Translation and to regulate day and night, and to divide between the light and the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fourth Day…17God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth, 18to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.… Cross References Psalm 136:7-9 He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever. / the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. / the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. Jeremiah 31:35 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: Job 38:12-13 In your days, have you commanded the morning or assigned the dawn its place, / that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it? Psalm 19:1-6 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. / Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. / Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, ... Isaiah 45:7 I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. Psalm 104:19-20 He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows when to set. / You bring darkness, and it becomes night, when all the beasts of the forest prowl. Job 38:31-33 Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion? / Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear and her cubs? / Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set their dominion over the earth? Deuteronomy 4:19 When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven. Psalm 8:3-4 When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place— / what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. John 1:3-5 Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. / In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Colossians 1:16-17 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Hebrews 1:2-3 But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Revelation 21:23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. Treasury of Scripture And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. Psalm 19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. Jeremiah 31:35 Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is his name: Jump to Previous Dark Darkness Divide Division Good Govern Light Night Rule Separate SeparationJump to Next Dark Darkness Divide Division Good Govern Light Night Rule Separate SeparationGenesis 1 1. God creates heaven and earth;3. the light; 6. the firmament; 9. separates the dry land; 14. forms the sun, moon, and stars; 20. fishes and fowls; 24. cattle, wild beasts, and creeping things; 26. creates man in his own image, blesses him; 29. grants the fruits of the earth for food. to preside over the day and the night This phrase indicates the authority given to the celestial bodies, the sun and the moon, to govern the cycles of day and night. In the ancient Near Eastern context, celestial bodies were often deified, but here they are presented as creations of God, serving His purposes. This establishes God's sovereignty over creation, contrasting with other ancient cultures that worshipped the sun and moon as gods. The concept of "presiding" suggests order and regularity, reflecting God's nature as a God of order. This governance is also a precursor to the idea of stewardship, a theme that recurs throughout Scripture, where God delegates authority to His creation. and to separate the light from the darkness And God saw that it was good. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Creator who establishes order in the universe by setting celestial bodies to govern day and night. 2. Day and Night The periods of time that are governed by the sun and the moon, respectively, representing order and rhythm in creation. 3. Light and Darkness Symbolic of knowledge and ignorance, good and evil, and the separation that God establishes between them. 4. Creation The event in which God brings the universe into existence, demonstrating His power and authority. 5. The Heavens The expanse where the celestial bodies reside, reflecting God's majesty and the order of His creation. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and OrderGod is the ultimate authority who establishes order in creation. Recognizing His sovereignty helps us trust in His plan for our lives. The Importance of Separation Just as God separated light from darkness, we are called to discern and separate good from evil in our lives, living in the light of His truth. The Goodness of Creation God saw that His creation was good. We should appreciate and steward the world He has made, recognizing its inherent value and purpose. Rhythms and Rest The establishment of day and night introduces a rhythm to life, reminding us of the importance of work and rest in our daily routines. Reflecting God's Light As believers, we are called to reflect God's light in a world that often dwells in darkness, sharing His love and truth with others. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 1What is the Bible's stance on astrology? What did God create on day four? Did God create light before the sun? (Genesis 1:3-5 vs. Genesis 1:16-19) How was there light before the sun existed? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew to preside overוְלִמְשֹׁל֙ (wə·lim·šōl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign the day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day and the night, וּבַלַּ֔יְלָה (ū·ḇal·lay·lāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity and to separate וּֽלֲהַבְדִּ֔יל (ū·lă·haḇ·dîl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 914: To be divided, separate the light הָא֖וֹר (hā·’ō·wr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary from וּבֵ֣ין (ū·ḇên) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the darkness. הַחֹ֑שֶׁךְ (ha·ḥō·šeḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness And God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative saw וַיַּ֥רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction [it was] good. טֽוֹב׃ (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links Genesis 1:18 NIVGenesis 1:18 NLT Genesis 1:18 ESV Genesis 1:18 NASB Genesis 1:18 KJV Genesis 1:18 BibleApps.com Genesis 1:18 Biblia Paralela Genesis 1:18 Chinese Bible Genesis 1:18 French Bible Genesis 1:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 1:18 And to rule over the day (Gen. 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