Genesis 1:19 drb — And the evening and morning were the fourth day.

Douay-Rheims Bible

“And the evening and morning were the fourth day.”

— Genesis 1:19, Douay-Rheims Bible

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Genesis 1 — Context

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

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And he set them in the firmament of heaven to shine upon the earth.

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And to rule the day and the night, and to divide the light and the darkness. And God saw that it was good.

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And the evening and morning were the fourth day.

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God also said: let the waters bring forth the creeping creature having life, and the fowl that may fly over the earth under the firmament of heaven.

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And God created the great whales, and every living and moving creature, which the waters brought forth, according to their kinds, and every winged fowl according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

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And he blessed them, saying: Increase and multiply, and fill the waters of the sea: and let the birds be multiplied upon the earth.

Genesis 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:19 say?
Genesis 1:19 in the Douay-Rheims Bible reads: “And the evening and morning were 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 (DRB): “And the evening and morning were 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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