Genesis 1:16

The Creation of the World

16 Then God made two great 1 lights: the r greater light to rule the day, and the s lesser light to rule the night. He made t the stars also.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 136:8
    The sun to rule by day, For His mercy endures forever.
  2. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 17:3
    Who has gone and served other gods and worshiped them, either the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded.
    Psalms 8:3
    When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained.
  3. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 4:19
    And take heed, lest you lift your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun, the moon, and the stars, all the host of heaven, you feel driven to worship them and serve them, which the LORD your God has given to all the peoples under the whole heaven as a heritage.
    Job 38:7
    When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy?
    Isaiah 40:26
    Lift up your eyes on high, And see who has created these things, Who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, By the greatness of His might And the strength of His power; Not one is missing.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.