Genesis 1:31

King James Bible

"And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day."

Commentary

God surveys the entirety of creation—from light to land to living creatures—as a complete, unified work. This comprehensive view emphasizes divine sovereignty and intentionality, showing that nothing in creation exists outside God's purposeful design. The addition of "very" marks a climactic assessment, elevating beyond the "good" declared on previous days. This superlative indicates creation's original perfection and harmony before sin, reflecting God's own perfect nature in the ordered cosmos. The familiar formula marks the completion of creation's active phase, with humanity as its crown. The sixth day's conclusion sets up the seventh day's rest, establishing the rhythm of work and sabbath that will define human existence.

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