
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Creation?
27 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Creation in the Bible
What does the Bible say about creation? Browse 7 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Creation
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- 3Genesis 1:4
“And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. the light from: Heb. between the light and between the darkness”
KJV - 4Genesis 1:5
“And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. And the evening: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was”
KJV - 5Genesis 1:6
“And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. firmament: Heb. expansion”
KJV - 6Genesis 1:7
“And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.”
KJV - 7Genesis 1:8
“And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.”
KJV - 8Genesis 1:9
“And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.”
KJV - 9Genesis 1:10
“And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.”
KJV - 10Genesis 1:11
“And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. grass: Heb. tender grass”
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Subtopics of Creation
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Creation? (25 Verses)
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
“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. the light from: Heb. between the light and between the darkness”
“And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. And the evening: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was”
“And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. firmament: Heb. expansion”
“And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.”
“And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.”
“And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.”
“And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.”
“And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. grass: Heb. tender grass”
“And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”
“And the evening and the morning were the third day.”
“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: the day: Heb. between the day and between the night”
“And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.”
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.”
“And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,”
“And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.”
“And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.”
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl: Heb. let fowl fly open: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
“And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”
“And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.”
“And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.”
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Creation? (2 Verses)
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so: or, that they may be”
“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Creation
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about creation. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about creation and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about creation is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on creation needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about creation with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about creation, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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