In the beginning, God† created the heavens and the earth.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 1:1 in context
Genesis 1:1–4
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The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.
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God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
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God saw the light, and saw that it was good. God divided the light from the darkness.
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).
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