Genesis 1:19 bbe — And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

Bible in Basic English

"And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day."

— Genesis 1:19, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 1 — Context

16

And God made the two great lights: the greater light to be the ruler of the day, and the smaller light to be the ruler of the night: and he made the stars.

17

And God put them in the arch of heaven, to give light on the earth;

18

To have rule over the day and the night, and for a division between the light and the dark: and God saw that it was good.

19

And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.

20

And God said, Let the waters be full of living things, and let birds be in flight over the earth under the arch of heaven.

21

And God made great sea-beasts, and every sort of living and moving thing with which the waters were full, and every sort of winged bird: and God saw that it was good.

22

And God gave them his blessing, saying, Be fertile and have increase, making all the waters of the seas full, and let the birds be increased in the earth.

Genesis 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:19 say?
Genesis 1:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.”
Where is Genesis 1:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 19.
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 1:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:19 in?
Genesis 1:19 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 1:19?
Genesis 1:19 reads (BBE): “And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.” 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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