Genesis 1:3
God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
In Context
4God saw the light, that it was good. He divided the light from the darkness.
Cross References
Job 38:19Where is the way to the resting place of light— 1 as for darkness, where is its place? 1
Psalms 33:9For he spoke, and it was done; 1 he commanded, and it stood in place. 1
Psalms 104:2You cover yourself with light as with a garment; 1 you spread out the heavens like a tent curtain. 1
Psalms 148:5Let them praise the name of Yahweh, 1 for he gave the command, and they were created. 1
Isaiah 60:19The sun will no longer be your light by day, 1 nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you; 1 but Yahweh will be your everlasting light, and your God your glory. 1
John 1:5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 1:2-3
Genesis to Deuteronomy PREFACE Genesis to Deuteronomy Though it is most my concern, that I be able to give a good account to God and my own conscience, yet, perhaps, it will be expected that I give the world also some account of this bold undertaking; which I shall endeavour to do with all plainness, and as one who believes, that if men must be reckoned with in the great day, for every vain and idle word they speak, much more for every vain and idle line they write. And it may be of use, in the first place, to lay… Read the whole commentary →