Genesis 2:1 bbe — And the heaven and the earth and all things in them were complete.
Bible in Basic English
"And the heaven and the earth and all things in them were complete."
— Genesis 2:1, Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 2 — Context
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And the heaven and the earth and all things in them were complete.
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And on the seventh day God came to the end of all his work; and on the seventh day he took his rest from all the work which he had done.
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And God gave his blessing to the seventh day and made it holy: because on that day he took his rest from all the work which he had made and done.
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These are the generations of the heaven and the earth when they were made.
Genesis 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 2:1 say?
Genesis 2:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the heaven and the earth and all things in them were complete.”
Where is Genesis 2:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 1.
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 2:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:1 in?
Genesis 2:1 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 2:1?
Genesis 2:1 reads (BBE): “And the heaven and the earth and all things in them were complete.” 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.