And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 1 of Genesis. The celestial bodies are established to separate day from night and to mark times and seasons. The account presents these elements as part of a created order that remains under God’s authority.
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Compare Genesis 1:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und Gott setzte sie an die Feste des Himmels, daß sie schienen auf die Erde
Y púsolas Dios en la expansión de los cielos, para alumbrar sobre la tierra,
Dieu les plaça dans l'étendue du ciel, pour éclairer la terre,
E Iddio li mise nella distesa del cielo, per recar la luce sopra la terra,
E Deus os pôs na expansão dos céus para iluminar a terra,
上帝把這些光體擺列在天空,照在地上,
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