Genesis 2:1

King James Bible

"Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them."

Commentary

This phrase marks the completion of God's creative work from Genesis 1, emphasizing that creation was not ongoing but reached a definitive conclusion. The word 'finished' indicates perfection and completeness, suggesting nothing was lacking in God's design. The 'host' refers to everything contained within heaven and earth—stars, planets, living creatures, and all created entities. This comprehensive term underscores the totality of creation, affirming that every detail from the grandest celestial body to the smallest organism was intentionally crafted and now stood complete.

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