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Genesis 1:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And there was evening, and there was morning, the fifth day.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse marks the completion of the fifth day of God's creation, when He made the sea creatures and birds.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account of creation in Genesis 1, God is described as forming the universe in six days, with each day marked by the progression from evening to morning to signify completion. This verse specifically concludes the fifth day, during which God created the sea creatures and birds, highlighting the orderly and purposeful nature of His work. The ancient Hebrew understanding of a day starting in the evening reflects their cultural and liturgical practices tied to daily cycles.

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