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God saw that the light was good (pleasing, useful) and He affirmed and sustained it; and God separated the light [distinguishing it] from the darkness.

Verse ConceptsGod, Goodness OfGod, The CreatorLight And DarknessGod Seeing All The EarthWaters DividedDarkness

And God said, “Let there be an expanse [of the sky] in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters [below the expanse] from the waters [above the expanse].”

Verse ConceptsWaters DividedWaters DividingExpanse [The Firmament]God SpeakingGod's CreationThe Biblespace

And God made the expanse [of sky] and separated the waters which were under the expanse from the waters which were above the expanse; and it was so [just as He commanded].

Verse ConceptsBefore The FloodThings UnderWaters DividingThings On HighWhat Else God CreatedAtmospheredivisionspacecrusadesThe Vastness Of Nature

Then God said, “Let the waters below the heavens be gathered into one place [of standing, pooling together], and let the dry land appear”; and it was so.

Verse ConceptsContinentsDry LandCreation Of The EarthGod SpeakingThe OceanGod's Creationcrusades

God called the dry land earth, and the gathering of the waters He called seas; and God saw that this was good (pleasing, useful) and He affirmed and sustained it.

Verse ConceptsPerfection, DivineDry LandCreation Of The SeasGod Seeing All The EarthCreation Of The EarthGod Naming ThingsPerfection Of CreationThe OceanThe Seagathering

So God said, “Let the earth sprout [tender] vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit according to (limited to, consistent with) their kind, whose seed is in them upon the earth”; and it was so.

Verse ConceptsAccording To Its KindVegetationTreesSprouting PlantsLand ProducingSproutingGod SpeakingHerbsreproductionReproduction, After Kind

The earth sprouted and abundantly produced vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their kind, and trees bearing fruit with seed in them, according to their kind; and God saw that it was good and He affirmed and sustained it.

Verse ConceptsAccording To Its KindTreesGod Seeing All The EarthPerfection Of CreationHerbsPlanting SeedsFlowersMarijuana

and let them be useful as lights in the expanse of the heavens to provide light on the earth”; and it was so, [just as He commanded].

Verse ConceptsLight In The WorldExpanse [The Firmament]Sun Moon And Stars Before God

God made the two great lights—the greater light (the sun) to rule the day, and the lesser light (the moon) to rule the night; He made the [galaxies of] stars also [that is, all the amazing wonders in the heavens].

Verse ConceptsDays, Natural UseTwoStarsThe SunComparisonsProvision Of DayProvision Of NightTwo Other ThingsSun Moon And Stars Before GodStars Created By GodSunGod's CreationSunshineThe Mooncrusades

God placed them in the expanse of the heavens to provide light upon the earth,

Verse ConceptsThe ExpansePutting In OrderLight In The WorldExpanse [The Firmament]

to rule over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good and He affirmed and sustained it.

Verse Conceptsdarkness, naturalLight In The WorldLight And DarknessGod Seeing All The EarthProvision Of DayProvision Of NightPerfection Of Creation

Then God said, “Let the waters swarm and abundantly produce living creatures, and let birds soar above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens.”

Verse ConceptsSkyBirds, Features OfAnimals MultiplyingLiving SoulsSea DwellersMany CreaturesExpanse [The Firmament]God SpeakingLiving ThingsThose FlyingExpanse Of The Seasoaring

God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed according to their kind, and every winged bird according to its kind; and God saw that it was good and He affirmed and sustained it.

Verse ConceptsAccording To Its KindSeaHeredityAnimals, Types OfWhalesWings Of BirdsLiving SoulsGod Seeing All The EarthMammalsKinds Of Living ThingsLiving ThingsPerfection Of CreationAnimals Having A SoulCreationThe OceanBirdsGod's CreationFishflyingbugs

And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.”

Verse ConceptsFilling PlacesAnimals MultiplyingSea DwellersBlessed By GodfruitfulnessreproductionReproduction, After Kind

Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to (limited to, consistent with) their kind: livestock, crawling things, and wild animals of the earth according to their kinds”; and it was so [because He had spoken them into creation].

Verse ConceptsAnimalsAccording To Its KindEvolutionCattleLand ProducingCrawlingLiving SoulsGod SpeakingLiving ThingsAnimals Having A SoulreproductionReproduction, After Kind

So God made the wild animals of the earth according to their kind, and the cattle according to their kind, and everything that creeps and crawls on the earth according to its kind; and God saw that it was good (pleasing, useful) and He affirmed and sustained it.

Verse ConceptsAccording To Its KindAnimals, Types OfCrawlingGod Seeing All The EarthMammalsKinds Of Living ThingsPerfection Of CreationCreationThe EarthGod's CreationPetsbugsreproductionVarietiesReproduction, After Kind

Then God said, “Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and over the entire earth, and over everything that creeps and crawls on the earth.”

Verse ConceptsImage Of GodAnimal LifeResponsibility, For God's WorldMan, Creation OfMan's DominionCaring For AnimalsCrawlingMan's FunctionAuthority Of PeopleMade Like GodCreation Of All MankindGod SpeakingRelation Of Animals To ManAnimals Having A SoulCreationGod's CreationFishThe SeaThe Beauty Of NatureBuilding RelationshipsSelf ImageTaking Care Of The Earthhumanitycrusadesmanimagedominion

So God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of the entire earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you;

Verse ConceptsNutritionBearing Bad FruitSeedFood DefinedGod Giving FreelyDinosaursHerbsAntibioticsGod's CreationPlanting SeedsSeedsTaking Care Of The EarthSowing SeedsveganismMarijuana

and to all the animals on the earth and to every bird of the air and to everything that moves on the ground—to everything in which there is the breath of life—I have given every green plant for food”; and it was so [because He commanded it].

Verse ConceptsBreath Of LifeColors, GreenCrawlingLiving SoulsGreenMany CreaturesFood DefinedGod Giving FreelyAnimals Having A SoulHerbsTaking Care Of The Earth

And by the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested (ceased) on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

Verse ConceptsGod, Activity OfGod, Human Descriptions OfLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfSabbath, In OtThe Seventh Day Of The WeekDay 7DaysRestGod's CreationFinishing Strongfinishing

So God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it [as His own, that is, set it apart as holy from other days], because in it He rested from all His work which He had created and done.

Verse ConceptsHoliness, As Set Apart For GodSevenSabbath, In OtConsecrationThe Seventh Day Of The WeekDay 7Holy TimesBlessed By GodCreationGod's CreationSanctification

This is the history of [the origin of] the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day [that is, days of creation] that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens—

Verse ConceptsGod's Creationmakeup

no shrub or plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprouted, for the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to cultivate the ground,

Verse ConceptsBefore The FloodRainVegetationEmpty PlacesPloughmenMan's FunctionNo One AvailableHerbsGod Controlling The Rain

but a mist (fog, dew, vapor) used to rise from the land and water the entire surface of the ground—

Verse ConceptsBefore The FloodMistThe EarthTaking Care Of The Earth

And the Lord God planted a garden (oasis) in the east, in Eden (delight, land of happiness); and He put the man whom He had formed (created) there.

Verse ConceptsAdam, PriviledgesGarden Of Eden, TheeastLand, Spiritual Aspects OfEcological ConcernsEdenCultivationLiteral PlantingGardens

And [in that garden] the Lord God caused to grow from the ground every tree that is desirable and pleasing to the sight and good (suitable, pleasant) for food; the tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the [experiential] knowledge (recognition) of [the difference between] good and evil.

Verse ConceptsKnowledge Of Good And EvilSprouting PlantsMetaphorical TreesKnowingSproutingBeauty Of ThingsFood DefinedKnowing Right And WrongHealing Of NationsAdam and eve disobey godnatural LifeBeauty Of NatureThe Beauty Of Nature

Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it divided and became four [branching] rivers.

Verse ConceptsBefore The FloodWater IrrigationFour Other ThingsGardensRivers

The gold of that land is good; bdellium (a fragrant, valuable resin) and the onyx stone are found there.

Verse ConceptsPrecious Stones

The third river is named Hiddekel (Tigris); it flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.

Verse ConceptsRivers And StreamsAssyria, Facts OfRiver TigrisRivers

And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may freely (unconditionally) eat [the fruit] from every tree of the garden;

Verse ConceptsAdam, PriviledgesGod's ProvisionFood DefinedFood PermittedAdam and eveGardensMorality

So the Lord God formed out of the ground every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name.

Verse ConceptsAdam, Creation OfAirAnimal LifeBirds, Features OfStars Created By God

And the man gave names to all the livestock, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for Adam there was not found a helper [that was] suitable (a companion) for him.

Verse ConceptsCattleNot FindingMammalsNo HelpRelation Of Animals To ManAnimals Having A SoulBirdsPetslonliness

So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam; and while he slept, He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place.

Verse ConceptsSleep, PhysicalAnestheticSealing ThingsAdam and eve

And the rib which the Lord God had taken from the man He made (fashioned, formed) into a woman, and He brought her and presented her to the man.

Verse ConceptsCreation Of WomanWoman's PlaceAdam and eveA Good WomanBeing A Woman Of GodSoulmatesMan And Woman

And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees of the garden,

Verse ConceptsFood DefinedFood PermittedNASB

For God knows that on the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened [that is, you will have greater awareness], and you will be like God, knowing [the difference between] good and evil.”

Verse ConceptsAwarenessSin, Causes OfWorldly Ambition ExamplesSatan, Work OfEyes OpenedArrogantly Like GodEating Forbidden FoodKnowing Right And WrongMen As GodsNASB

God said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten [fruit] from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?”

Verse ConceptsNaked In ShameEating Forbidden FoodTelling Of People's SituationsGod Forbidding

Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” And the woman said, “The serpent beguiled and deceived me, and I ate [from the forbidden tree].”

Verse ConceptsEveSin, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InThe Ancient SerpentWhat Do You Do?Eating Forbidden FoodAdam and eveAdam and eve disobey god

The Lord God said to the serpent,

“Because you have done this,
You are cursed more than all the cattle,
And more than any animal of the field;
On your belly you shall go,
And dust you shall eat
All the days of your life.

Verse ConceptsSatanticRetributionSerpentsSnakesStomachsLifelongCrawlingThe Ancient SerpentGod CursingNoting What Animals EatAdam and evePunishmentPunishmentscatsfatedust

Then to Adam the Lord God said, “Because you have listened [attentively] to the voice of your wife, and have eaten [fruit] from the tree about which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’;

The ground is [now] under a curse because of you;
In sorrow and toil you shall eat [the fruit] of it
All the days of your life.

Verse ConceptsCurses, DivineAgriculture, Effects Of FallCondemnation, Examples Ofevil, origins ofParticipation, In SinPunishment, Nature OfSuffering, Nature OfCursingHard LaborMetaphorical TreesPhysical PainEating Forbidden FoodGod CursingThe Fact Of ToilGod ForbiddingPleasurablenessAdam and eveAdam and eve disobey godPunishmentPunishmentsSicknessstruggleLife Strugglescursesrehabilitation


“Both thorns and thistles it shall grow for you;
And you shall eat the plants of the field.

Verse ConceptsCondemnation, Examples OfBarren, LandThistlesThornsFood DefinedHerbs

And the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), knowing [how to distinguish between] good and evil; and now, he might stretch out his hand, and take from the tree of life as well, and eat [its fruit], and live [in this fallen, sinful condition] forever”—

Verse ConceptsGarden Of Eden, TheKnowledge, Of SinKnowledge Of Good And EvilUniquenessGod, TrinityImmortality, In OtSeeking LifeMetaphorical TreesArrogantly Like GodGraspingKnowing Right And WrongMen As GodsNot For EverPeople With Knowledgepotentialautonomy

So God drove the man out; and at the east of the Garden of Eden He [permanently] stationed the cherubim and the sword with the flashing blade which turned round and round [in every direction] to protect and guard the way (entrance, access) to the tree of life.

Verse ConceptsBefore The FloodGuardsGuardiansSwordsEdenCherubim, Description ofSeeking LifeMetaphorical TreesFire From God's ServantsGod's SwordTree Of LifeAngelic GuardianshipGardensCherubimDirectionautonomyclosure

Now the man Adam knew Eve as his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, “I have obtained a man (baby boy, son) with the help of the Lord.”

Verse ConceptsAdam, PriviledgesAbel and CainOne FleshPregnancyDesign Of MarriageSexual LoveMarital SexMarital Sex BetweenTrue GainThe Promise Of A BabyBabies Sinful From BirthAdam and evewomanhood

And in the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground.

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainAbraham, Testing And Victoryprocess

but for Cain and his offering He had no respect. So Cain became extremely angry (indignant), and he looked annoyed and hostile.

Verse ConceptsTemperAnger, Sinful ExamplesAnger Of Man, UnrighteousEnvy, Example OfMalice, Examples OfExpressions On FacesDepressionRespect

If you do well [believing Me and doing what is acceptable and pleasing to Me], will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well [but ignore My instruction], sin crouches at your door; its desire is for you [to overpower you], but you must master it.”

Verse ConceptsAcceptance, divineAcceptance, From GodAbel and CainDoorsSin, Causes OfCrouchingEvil DesiresThe Entrance Of SinAcceptanceDoing The Right ThingSmiling

Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he [lied and] said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainExamples Of DeceitLiesSafetyMockingLying, Examples OfSelfishness, Examples OfHeartlessnessHatred Between RelativesIndividuals Who LiedWhere Are People?

The Lord said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s [innocent] blood is crying out to Me from the ground [for justice].

Verse ConceptsCryingHuman Blood ShedCries Of Distress To GodWhat Do You Do?RevengeSpilling Your Seed On The Ground

And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s [shed] blood from your hand.

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainHuman Blood ShedOther References To Mouths

When you cultivate the ground, it shall no longer yield its strength [it will resist producing good crops] for you; you shall be a fugitive and a vagabond [roaming aimlessly] on the earth [in perpetual exile without a home, a degraded outcast].”

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainAgriculture, Effects Of FallRest, PhysicalWanderersTilling The SoilFarmingwandering

Behold, You have driven me out this day from the face of the land; and from Your face (presence) I will be hidden, and I will be a fugitive and an [aimless] vagabond on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.”

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainFugitivesThe HomelessWanderersDriven From God's PresenceGod HidingBeing Hidden From GodHidden From God

And the Lord said to him, “Therefore, whoever kills Cain, a sevenfold vengeance [that is, punishment seven times worse] shall be taken on him [by Me].” And the Lord set a [protective] mark (sign) on Cain, so that no one who found (met) him would kill him.

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainBlood, as symbol of guiltDeath penaltyRevenge, And RetaliationSanctity Of LifeSevenfoldRestraints From KillingMarks On PeopleDeath Penalty For KillingMan AvengingRevenge

So Cain went away from the [manifested] presence of the Lord, and lived in the land of Nod [wandering in exile], east of Eden.

Verse ConceptsAbel and CaineastEdenDriven From God's PresenceLeaving God's PresenceGardens

Cain knew his wife [one of Adam’s descendants] and she conceived and gave birth to Enoch; and Cain built a city and named it Enoch, after the name of his son.

Verse ConceptsBuild, LiterallyCityBuildingPregnancyCitiesCivilizationBuildersMarital SexMarital Sex BetweenPeople Naming ThingsSame Sex MarriageBuilding Relationships

Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad became the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael became the father of Methushael, and Methushael became the father of Lamech.

And Lamech took for himself two wives; the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other, Zillah.

Verse ConceptsPolygamyTwo WomenSecond MarriageRelationships And DatingPatience In Relationships

Adah gave birth to Jabal; he became the father of those [nomadic herdsmen] who live in tents and have cattle and raise livestock.

Verse ConceptsNomadsTentsSpiritual FathersThose Who Kept Stock

Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, the smith (craftsman) and teacher of every artisan in instruments of bronze and iron. The sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.

Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofAbel and CainBronzeequipping, physicalIronMetalsToolsInventionsBlacksmithsBrassNamed SistersBronze Shacklesmakeup

Lamech said to his wives,

“Adah and Zillah,
Hear my voice;
You wives of Lamech,
Listen to what I say;
For I have killed a man [merely] for wounding me,
And a boy [only] for striking (bruising) me.

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainPay Attention To People!

Adam knew [Eve as] his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for [she said], “God has granted another child for me in place of Abel, because Cain killed him.”

Verse ConceptsAdam, After The FallAbelAbel and CainMarital SexMarital Sex BetweenExchange Of IndividualsKilling Named IndividualsPeople With Apt NamesAdam and evepremarital

To Seth, also, a son was born, whom he named Enosh (mortal man, mankind). At that [same] time men began to call on the name of the Lord [in worship through prayer, praise, and thanksgiving].

Verse ConceptsAbel and CainCalling upon GodGod, The LordGod, Titles And Names OfActivity Begun

When Adam had lived a hundred and thirty years, he became the father of a son in his own likeness, according to his image, and named him Seth.

Verse ConceptsThe Sin NatureHeredityThe Age At FatherhoodLike People By NatureAdam and eve disobey godSpilling Your Seed On The GroundimageReproduction, After Kind

After he became the father of Seth, Adam lived eight hundred years and had other sons and daughters.

Verse ConceptsAbel and Cain500 Years And MoreFathers And Daughters