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The Book of Creation

Three days form the realms, three days fill them in the same order, and the seventh rests.

Genesis 1–2 · 7 days

FORMEDFILLEDIN THE BEGINNINGGen 1:1–2The heavens and the earthFormless and empty, dark over the deepThe Spirit of God over the watersDAY 1Gen 1:3–5LightLight, separated from darknessDay and NightDAY 2Gen 1:6–8SkyAn expanse between the watersWaters above, waters belowDAY 3Gen 1:9–13Land & seasDry land and gathered seasPlants and fruit trees, with seedDAY 4Gen 1:14–19LightsSun to rule the day, moon the nightStars; signs, seasons, days, yearsDAY 5Gen 1:20–23Fish & birdsSea creatures and every birdFirst blessing: be fruitfulDAY 6Gen 1:24–31Animals & manLivestock, creatures, wild animalsMan in God’s image, male and femaleDominion; “very good”DAY 7Gen 2:1–3RestGod finished his work and restedThe seventh day blessed and made holy