Genesis
“And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.”
Genesis 1:31
Genesis 1:31 (KJV) speaks to God's goodness, contentment, and gratitude — words set in Genesis, the Bible's book of beginnings. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
Psalms 31:19“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
James 1:17“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:5“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Psalms 34:8“Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.”
Psalms 119:68
Common questions
What does Genesis 1:31 mean?
In the King James Version, Genesis 1:31 reads: "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day." The verse speaks to God's goodness, contentment, and gratitude. To read it well, take it in the flow of Genesis 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Genesis 1:31 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day." is Genesis 1:31 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Genesis chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Genesis 1:31?
Verses that sit beside Genesis 1:31 include Psalms 31:19, James 1:17, and Psalms 100:5. Reading them alongside Genesis 1:31 deepens the theme of God's goodness.
How can I pray with Genesis 1:31?
Read Genesis 1:31 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.