Genesis 1 - The Days of Creation

Judaism/Christianity

Genesis 1:1-31

The creation account follows a chiastic structure with Day 3 and Day 6 mirroring the creative abundance.

Day 1Light created; day and night separated.

Day 2Sky created; waters divided.

Day 3Land and vegetation; earth brings forth plants.

Day 4 (Pivot)Sun, moon, and stars to govern day and night.

Day 5Birds of air and creatures of sea.

Day 6Land animals and humanity; dominion over all creation.