Genesis 1:23
23 And there was evening, and there was morning-the fifth day.
Other Translations of Genesis 1:23
King James Version
23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
English Standard Version
23 And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day.
The Message
23 It was evening, it was morning - Day Five.
New King James Version
23 So the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
New Living Translation
23 And evening passed and morning came, marking the fifth day.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 1:23
Commentary on Genesis 1:20-25
(Read Genesis 1:20-25)
God commanded the fish and fowl to be produced. This command he himself executed. Insects, which are more numerous than the birds and beasts, and as curious, seem to have been part of this day's work. The Creator's wisdom and power are to be admired as much in an ant as in an elephant. The power of God's providence preserves all things, and fruitfulness is the effect of his blessing.