Bible Read Genesis 1

Genesis 1:15

World English Bible (WEB)

and let them be for lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth;” and it was so.

In context

13 There was evening and there was morning, a third day.

14 God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs to mark seasons, days, and years;

15 and let them be for lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth;” and it was so.

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

17 God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light to the earth,

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Genesis 1:15 in every translation

WEB World English Bible
and let them be for lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth;” and it was so.
KJV King James Version
And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so.
ASV American Standard Version
and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
and they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth:' and it is so.
DBY Darby Translation
and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth. And it was so.
WBS Webster Bible
And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven, to give light upon the earth: and it was so.