Genesis 1:6
New King James Version
6 Then God said, (A)“Let there be a [a]firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.”
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- Genesis 1:6 expanse
Genesis 1:6
English Standard Version
6 And God said, (A)“Let there be an expanse[a] in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.”
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- Genesis 1:6 Or a canopy; also verses 7, 8, 14, 15, 17, 20
Genesis 1:6
King James Version
6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
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Genesis 1:6
New American Standard Bible
6 Then God said, “Let there be [a]an (A)expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.”
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- Genesis 1:6 Or a firmament; i.e., atmosphere and space
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