Genesis 2:2 web — On the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he…

World English Bible

"On the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made."

— Genesis 2:2, World English Bible

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Genesis 2 — Context

1

The heavens and the earth were finished, and all their vast array.

2

On the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

3

God blessed the seventh day, and made it holy, because he rested in it from all his work which he had created and made.

4

This is the history of the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that Yahweh God made the earth and the heavens.

5

No plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprung up; for Yahweh God had not caused it to rain on the earth. There was not a man to till the ground,

Genesis 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:2 say?
Genesis 2:2 in the World English Bible reads: “On the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.”
Where is Genesis 2:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:2 in?
Genesis 2:2 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 2:2?
Genesis 2:2 reads (WEB): “On the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” 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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