Genesis 2:4 nasb — This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made earth and he…

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"This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made earth and heaven."

— Genesis 2:4, NASB

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Genesis 2 — Context

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Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts.

2

By the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

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Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.

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This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made earth and heaven.

5

Now no shrub of the field was yet in the earth, and no plant of the field had yet sprouted, for the LORD God had not sent rain upon the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground.

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But a mist used to rise from the earth and water the whole surface of the ground.

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Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.

Genesis 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:4 say?
Genesis 2:4 in the NASB reads: “This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made earth and heaven.”
Where is Genesis 2:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:4 in?
Genesis 2:4 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 2:4?
Genesis 2:4 reads (NASB): “This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made earth and heaven.” 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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