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NASB | Genesis 1:16 God made the two great lights, the greater light to govern the day, and the lesser light to govern the night; He made the stars also. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:16 God made the two great lights--the greater light (the sun) to rule the day, and the lesser light (the moon) to rule the night; He made the [galaxies of] stars also [that is, all the amazing wonders in the heavens]. |
Subject: Light and Stars |
Bible Note: Hi Lionstrong, We have had some good conversations in the past and I am not trying to rehash or start anything. I should have remembered talking to you about these things earlier. I do see that I did not give you my opinion on Matthew 5:16. Verse 14 says that we are the light of the world. We know that Jesus is the Light of the world. It is important to note that contrast. Verse 16 is talking about our light before men glorifying the Light who is in heaven. I've learned to compare Isaiah 66:5 with that verse. Actually it is a contrast with Matthew 5:11. "Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy." Please disregard my post if it is not of interest. Later, Ray |