Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.

King James Version

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Holman Bible

Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

International Standard Version

God said, "Let there be light!" So there was light.

A Conservative Version

And God said, Let there be light, and there was light.

American Standard Version

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Amplified

And God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.

Bible in Basic English

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Darby Translation

And God said, Let there be light. And there was light.

Julia Smith Translation

And God will say there shall be light, and there shall be light

King James 2000

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And God said, "Let there be light!" And there was light.

Modern King James verseion

And God said, Let there be light. And there was light.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Then God said, "Let there be light." And there was light.

NET Bible

God said, "Let there be light." And there was light!

New Heart English Bible

God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

The Emphasized Bible

And God said - Light, be, And light was.

Webster

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

World English Bible

God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

Youngs Literal Translation

and God saith, 'Let light be;' and light is.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And God
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

אור 
'owr 
Usage: 122

Devotionals

Devotionals about Genesis 1:3

References

Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 1:3

Images Genesis 1:3

Prayers for Genesis 1:3

Context Readings

The Creation

2 The earth was without form and empty. Darkness covered the deep water. The Spirit of God hovered over the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good. God separated the light from the darkness.


Cross References

2 Corinthians 4:6

God said: Light will shine out of darkness. He shined in our hearts. He gave the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face (presence) ((person) of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 33:6

The heavens were made by the word of Jehovah, and by the breath of his mouth their entire host.

Psalm 33:9

He spoke and it was done! He commanded and it stood fast.

Psalm 148:5

Let them praise the name of Jehovah for they were created by his command.

Job 36:30

See how he scatters his lightning, bathing the depths of the sea.

Job 38:19

Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And where does darkness reside?

Psalm 97:11

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

Psalm 104:2

You cover yourself with light as with a cloak. You stretch out clouds in the sky like a curtain.

Psalm 118:27

Jehovah is God and he has given us light. Bind the festival sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.

Isaiah 45:7

I make light and create darkness. I make blessings and create disasters. I, Jehovah, do all these things.

Isaiah 60:19

The sun will no longer be your light during the day. The brightness of the moon will not give you light, for Jehovah will be your everlasting light. Your God will be your glory.

Matthew 8:3

He reached out his hand and touched him, saying: I want to. Be made clean. Right away his leprosy was cleansed.

John 1:5

His light shines through darkness and it cannot be extinguished.

John 1:9

The true light, which gives light to every man, came into the world. (Isaiah 49:6)

John 3:19

This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.

John 11:43

After he finished he cried out loud: Lazarus, come out!

Ephesians 5:8

You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk (live) (be occupied) as children of light

Ephesians 5:14

For this reason it says: Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.

1 Timothy 6:16

Only God has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light. No man has seen him, nor can see him. To him be honor and power forever. Amen.

1 John 1:5

This is the message we heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

1 John 2:8

Then again, I do write a new commandment to you. This is true in him and in you. The darkness is passing away, and the true light already shines.

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