Genesis 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 1:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 1:17 — KJV
“And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,”
— Genesis 1:17 (KJV)
Genesis 1:17 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 1:17
“And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 1:17: firmament, heaven, give
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Genesis 1:17: god, heaven, give
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 1:17: god, heaven, give
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 1:17: god, heaven, give
“And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 1:17: god, set, heaven
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