Genesis 2:3 cpdv — And he blessed the seventh day and sanctified it. For in it, he had ceased from all his work: the work whereby God crea…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he blessed the seventh day and sanctified it. For in it, he had ceased from all his work: the work whereby God created whatever he should make."

— Genesis 2:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 2 — Context

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And so the heavens and the earth were completed, with all their adornment.

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And on the seventh day, God fulfilled his work, which he had made. And on the seventh day he rested from all his work, which he had accomplished.

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And he blessed the seventh day and sanctified it. For in it, he had ceased from all his work: the work whereby God created whatever he should make.

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These are the generations of heaven and earth, when they were created, in the day when the Lord God made heaven and earth,

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and every sapling of the field, before it would rise up in the land, and every wild plant, before it would germinate. For the Lord God had not brought rain upon the earth, and there was no man to work the land.

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But a fountain ascended from the earth, irrigating the entire surface of the land.

Genesis 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:3 say?
Genesis 2:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he blessed the seventh day and sanctified it. For in it, he had ceased from all his work: the work whereby God created whatever he should make.”
Where is Genesis 2:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:3 in?
Genesis 2:3 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 2:3?
Genesis 2:3 reads (CPDV): “And he blessed the seventh day and sanctified it. For in it, he had ceased from all his work: the work whereby God created whatever he should make.” 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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