Genesis 1:4

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And God sawe the light that it was good, and God separated the light from the darkenes.

American Standard Version 1901

And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

American Standard Version Strongs 1901

And God{H430} saw{H7200} the light,{H216} that{H3588} it was good:{H2896} and God{H430} divided{H914} the light{H216} from{H996} the darkness.{H2822}

Bishops Bible

And God sawe the lyght that it was good: and God deuided the lyght from the darknes.

King James Version 1900

And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

In Genesis 1:4, God declaring the light "good" and dividing it from darkness signifies the establishment of divine order, separating light (representing goodness, truth, and righteousness) from darkness (representing chaos, ignorance, or evil). This action creates distinct, opposite entities, establishing day and night, bringing structure out of the initial chaotic, dark void.

Key meanings of "God divided the light from the darkness":

Establishment of Order: This division acts as a boundary-setting mechanism, taking the chaotic, formless, and dark state mentioned in Gen 1:2 and establishing organized, intentional structure.
Separation of Goodness and Evil: Light is explicitly called "good" (Gen 1:4), while darkness is not. This establishes a spiritual, symbolic distinction where light represents God's righteousness and presence, while darkness represents the absence of that light.
Creation of Day and Night: The separation defines the first "day" (named by God), creating a recurring cycle of light for action and darkness for rest.
Complete Distinction: The division indicates that light and darkness are meant to be totally distinct entities rather than a mingled state of twilight or gray area.
Creator's Power: The act demonstrates God's sovereign control over the elements, bringing forth light and ordering the cosmos at will.

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