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Book of Genesis - Chapter 1 - Verse 8

1:8
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.

Meaning

In this verse from the book of Genesis, God creates the firmament and names it Heaven. The firmament refers to the sky or the expanse of space that separates the Earth from the higher realms. By calling it Heaven, God designates this space as sacred and divine, symbolizing the realm where God resides. The act of naming the firmament not only establishes its purpose but also asserts God's authority over creation. Additionally, the mention of the evening and morning signifying the second day highlights the order and structure of God's creation process, setting the stage for the subsequent days of creation. This verse serves as a foundational component of the creation story, emphasizing the significance of the sky as a part of God's divine plan for the world.

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