Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
Genesis 2:1 in other translations
| BSB | Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. |
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| WEB | The heavens, the earth, and all their vast array were finished. |
| ASV | And the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. |
| YLT | And the heavens and the earth are completed, and all their host; |
| DARBY | And the heavens and the earth and all their host were finished. |
| BBE | And the heaven and the earth and all things in them were complete. |
| Webster | Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. |
What does Genesis 2:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Ge 2:1. The Narrative of the Six Days' Creation Continued. The course of the narrative is improperly broken by the division of the chapter.
1. the heavens--the firmament or atmosphere. host--a multitude, a numerous array, usually connected in Scripture with heaven only, but here with the earth also, meaning all that they contain. were finished--brought to completion. No permanent change has ever since been made in the course of the world, no new species of animals been formed, no law of nature repealed or added to. They could have been finished in a moment as well as in six days, but the work of creation was gradual for the instruction of man, as well, perhaps, as of higher creatures (Job 38:7).Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
The seventh day is consecrated for a sabbath, and the reasons assigned, Gen 2:1-3. A recapitulation of the six days' work of creation, Gen 2:4-7. The garden of Eden planted, Gen 2:8. Its trees, Gen 2:9. Its rivers, and the countries watered by them, Gen 2:10-14. Adam placed in the garden, and the command given not to eat of the tree of knowledge on pain of death, Gen 2:15-17. God purposes to form a companion for the man, Gen 2:18. The different animals brought to Adam that he might assign them their names, Gen 2:19, Gen 2:20. The creation of the woman, Gen 2:21, Gen 2:22. The institution of marriage, Gen 2:23, Gen 2:24. The purity and innocence of our first parents, Gen 2:25. Verse 1 And all the host of them - The word host signifies literally an army, composed of a number of companies of soldiers under their respective leaders; and seems here elegantly applied to the various celestial bodies in our system, placed by the Divine wisdom under the influence of the sun. From the original word צבא tsaba, a host, some suppose the Sabeans had their name, because of their paying Divine honors to the heavenly bodies. From the Septuagint version of this place, πας ὁ κοσμος αυτων, all their ornaments, we learn the true meaning of the word κοσμος, commonly translated world, which signifies a decorated or adorned whole or system. And this refers to the beautiful order, harmony, and regularity which subsist among the various parts of creation. This translation must impress the reader with a very favorable opinion of these ancient Greek translators; had they not examined the works of God with a philosophic eye, they never could have given this turn to the original.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Genesis 2:1-3
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Genesis 2:1 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Genesis 2:1
- Exodus 31:17
It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
- Exodus 20:11
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
- Psalms 33:6
By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
- Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
- Isaiah 45:18
For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord; and there is none else.
- 2 Kings 19:15
And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord, and said, O Lord God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.
- Isaiah 42:5
Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
- Psalms 146:6
Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:
- Isaiah 45:12
I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
- Nehemiah 9:6
Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.
- Zechariah 12:1
The burden of the word of the Lord for Israel, saith the Lord, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.
- Psalms 136:5-8
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
4 Further particulars concerning the manner of creation.
8 The planting of the garden of Eden, and its situation;
15 man is placed in it; and the tree of knowledge only forbidden.
18 The animals are named by Adam.
21 The making of woman, and the institution of marriage.
Thus.
4; 1:1,10; Ex 20:11; 31:17; 2Ki 19:15; 2Ch 2:12; Ne 9:6; Job 12:9
Ps 89:11-13; 104:2; 136:5-8; 146:6; Isa 42:5; 45:18; 48:13; 55:9
Isa 65:17; Jer 10:12,16; Zec 12:1; Ac 4:24; Heb 4:3
host.
De 4:19; 17:3; 2Ki 21:3-5; Ps 33:6,9; Isa 34:4; 40:26-28; 45:12
Jer 8:2; Lu 2:13; Ac 7:42
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Context
- Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
- Genesis 2:2
And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
Genesis 2:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y FUERON acabados los cielos y la tierra, y todo su ornamento. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et les cieux et la terre furent achevés, et toute leur armée. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | So wurden vollendet der Himmel und die Erde und all ihr Heer. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Igitur perfecti sunt cæli et terra, et omnis ornatus eorum. |