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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 Ray, Thanks for your response. You said, "Verse 16 is talking about our light before men glorifying the Light who is in heaven." This is a soapbox of mine. Jesus says, "do this that men may see your good works." So whatever "this" is, it is not good works. It is something that will ENABLE men to SEE our good works. "Light" is a metaphor in this verse. In the opinion you've given, you have not said what you think the literal meaning of "light" is. I think that it does not mean "good works," again because the "light" (what ever the literal meaning is) enables men to SEE our good works. Some believe that "light" means "good works." But if we substitute "good works" for the literal meaning of "light," the verse will read, "let your good works shine... that they may see your good works...." So, Ray, what, in your opinion, is the literal meaning of "light" in Mat 5:16? Peace, Lionstong |