These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,
This is the account of how the heavens and the earth came to be when they were created, on the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens.
This verse introduces the detailed story of how God created the heavens and the earth.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks a transition in Genesis from the broad seven-day creation account to a more detailed focus on the creation of humanity and the Garden of Eden. The Hebrew word 'toledot' (generations/account) was commonly used in ancient Near Eastern literature to introduce genealogies or historical narratives. This verse begins what scholars call the second creation account, which emphasizes God's personal relationship with humanity.
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