Genesis 1:16 kjva — And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the s…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also."

— Genesis 1:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 1 — Context

13

And the evening and the morning were the third day.

14

And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:

15

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

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And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.

17

And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,

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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.

19

And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.

Genesis 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:16 say?
Genesis 1:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.”
Where is Genesis 1:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 16.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 1:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:16 in?
Genesis 1:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 1:16?
Genesis 1:16 reads (KJVA): “And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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