Genesis 1:8 cpdv — And God called the firmament ‘Heaven.’ And it became evening and morning, the second day.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And God called the firmament ‘Heaven.’ And it became evening and morning, the second day. "

— Genesis 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 1 — Context

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And he called the light, ‘Day,’ and the darknesses, ‘Night.’ And it became evening and morning, one day.

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God also said, “Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide waters from waters.”

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And God made a firmament, and he divided the waters that were under the firmament, from those that were above the firmament. And so it became.

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And God called the firmament ‘Heaven.’ And it became evening and morning, the second day.

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Truly God said: “Let the waters that are under heaven be gathered together into one place; and let the dry land appear.” And so it became.

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And God called the dry land, ‘Earth,’ and he called the gathering of the waters, ‘Seas.’ And God saw that it was good.

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And he said, “Let the land spring forth green plants, both those producing seed, and fruit-bearing trees, producing fruit according to their kind, whose seed is within itself, over all the earth.” And so it became.

Genesis 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:8 say?
Genesis 1:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And God called the firmament ‘Heaven.’ And it became evening and morning, the second day. ”
Where is Genesis 1:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:8 in?
Genesis 1:8 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 1:8?
Genesis 1:8 reads (CPDV): “And God called the firmament ‘Heaven.’ And it became evening and morning, the second 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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