Genesis 1:31

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

En God zag al wat Hij gemaakt had, en ziet, het was zeer goed. Toen was het avond geweest, en het was morgen geweest, de zesde dag.

Wat betekent dit?

In Genesis 1:31, God is the speaker and He looks at everything He has created on the sixth day of creation and declares it 'very good.' This verse ends with a summary statement about the sixth day.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you just finished building an amazing Lego city. You look at all your hard work and think, 'Wow! It's perfect!' That's what God felt when He made everything on Earth, saying that it was very good.

Historische achtergrond

The Book of Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses, around the 13th century BCE, written for the Israelites as part of their covenant with God. The creation narrative reflects the ancient Near Eastern context and worldview.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Imagine you've just completed a difficult project at work or school. Taking a moment to appreciate what you’ve done can boost your morale and satisfaction, much like how God appreciated His creation.

Onderwerpen

• creation
• perfection
• divine approval
• morning and evening
• sixth day

Gerelateerde verzen

• Psalm 104:31
• Exodus 20:11
• Revelation 4:11
• Romans 8:28
• Ecclesiastes 3:11

Veelgestelde vragen

What does 'very good' mean in this verse?

'Very good' signifies God's complete satisfaction with His creation, indicating that everything He made is perfect and without flaw.

How should we view the world based on Genesis 1:31?

We can see the world as a gift from God, meant to be appreciated and cared for in all its beauty and perfection.

Is there any significance to 'evening and morning were the sixth day'?

This phrase marks the completion of a 24-hour cycle on the sixth day and emphasizes the orderliness and structure God brought into creation.

How does Genesis 1:31 relate to our work or projects?

After completing any task, like God did with His creation, we should take a moment to appreciate the effort and quality of what has been accomplished.