KJV ORIGINAL
And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God said, 'Let the waters under the sky come together in one place, and let dry land appear.' And it happened just as God said.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is speaking the world into order, separating the waters so that dry land can emerge and become visible.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the creation account in Genesis, describing the third day of creation when God organized the earth's surface. Ancient Near Eastern cultures often described creation as bringing order from chaos, particularly the taming of waters which were seen as forces of disorder. This account shows God's absolute authority over all natural forces.
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