Why did God say it was good in Genesis?
When God said what He made was good, He was affirming its original design and intent: to reflect and display His good character, power, and nature. In its original state, creation measured up to God’s standards. It was the way He wanted it to be.
What did God create that was very good?
And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night.
What does Genesis 1 3 say about God?
In it God made light by declaration: God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. It is a part of the Torah portion known as Bereshit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)….Text.
| Translation | Text |
|---|---|
| The Message | “God spoke: “Light!” And light appeared.” |
| New International Version | “And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” |
Where in the Bible does it say God made everything good?
Proverbs 16:4
Proverbs 16:4 – The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
When did God say it was not good?
But soon thereafter, there emerged a seeming contradiction: “The Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2:18).
What scripture tells us that God created everything in Genesis?
And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground–everything that has the breath of life in it–I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning–the sixth day.
What does the Bible say about good?
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
What Scripture tells us that God created everything in Genesis?