Genesis 1:5 is the fifth verse in the first chapter of the Book of Genesis. In this verse, God finishes his first command of light, forming day and night.
God called the light day and the darkness night: In ancient times, naming something or somewhere was a sign of power and importance; therefore, both day and night belong to God.
first day: "Days" of the Creation
| Translation | Text |
|---|---|
| World English Bible | "God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." There was evening and there was morning, one day." |
| American Standard Version | "And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day." |
| Bible in Basic English | "Naming the light, Day, and the dark, Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day." |
| Darby Bible | "And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening, and there was morning the first day. " |
| King James Version | "And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day." |
| Webster's Bible Translation | "And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night: and the evening and the morning were the first day." |
| Jewish Publication Society (3rd ed.) | "And God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day." |
| Young's Literal Translation | "and God calleth to the light 'Day,' and to the darkness He hath called 'Night;' and there is an evening, and there is a morning -- day one." |
| Preceded by Genesis 1:4 |
Book of Genesis | Succeeded by Genesis 1:6 |