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  • Shannon on Genesis 1:16 - 3 years ago
    He says a lesser light.

    But still a light.

    Why would anyone think he does not mean exactly what he says.

    The moon is a light source.
  • Chris - In Reply on Genesis 1:16 - 3 years ago
    Shannon, the moon of course is the "lesser light" in Gen 1:16. In the old days, before astronomy progressed, the moon was probably thought of as emitting its own light. As we know, moonlight is simply the sun's light being reflected. And yes, it is still very much a light source. When I used to visit some poor villages in Pakistan to minister, they had no electricity, no lanterns or kerosene; they depended entirely on moonlight. But its amazing how well our eyes adjust to low or no light, so life goes on without complaint for those people.



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