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Since the sun and moon are included in "the heavens" mentioned in Genesis 1:1, they were created long before Day Four. On the fourth day God proceeded to "make" these celestial bodies occupy a new relationship toward earth's surface and the expanse above it. When it is said, "God put them in the expanse of the heavens to shine upon the earth," this would indicate that they now became discernible from the surface of the earth, as though they were in the expanse
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∙ 9y agoThe ancients did not realise that the light of day came entirely from the sun, so God made the light of day on day one. Genesis says that God created he sun and moon as lights in the firmament, an imaginary dome covering the earth, on the fourth day.
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∙ 9y agoOn the fourth day (Genesis ch.1). The light of the first day (ibid.) was not the sun; it was a light with no physical source, similar to what we might call a "white hole." See also the Related Links.
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Why do the sun and the moon appear to move cross the sky each day?
Because God intended it that way
How many day does the moon orbit the sun?
The Moon does not orbit the Sun. It orbits the Earth.
Why does the moon get so hot during the day and so cold at night?
During the day the sun is out and shines on the moon, but at night the sun goes down, therefore the moon is dark when the sun is down.
Did God create beings on the fourth day?
On the Fourth Day, God created the sun, moon and stars.Day by day, God created the universe and its contents (Genesis ch.1).God created the universe out of nothing (Exodus 20:11, Isaiah 40:28; Rashi commentary to Genesis 1:14; Maimonides' "Guide," 2:30).Note that the Torah, in describing the Creation, deliberately employs brevity and ellipsis, just as it does in many other topics. See the Talmud, Hagigah 11b.On day 1: God created the universe in general, light, and this Earth. The light was not the same as that of the sun. Rather, it was light that God created before the sun, and which emanated from a point in space without any physical source; like what we might term a "white hole."On day 2: God created the separation between the Earth and the upper atmosphere.On day 3: God separated the continents from the oceans, and created plants.On day 4: God created the sun, moon, and stars.On day 5: God created birds and fish.On day 6: God created animals and people.On day 7: God ceased creating, thereby creating the concept of rest.See also:Is there evidence for Creation?Can you show that God exists?Seeing God's wisdom
What does a pink star signify?
A pink star signifies the becoming of a full moon when the eclipse of the sun and moon align on one day every 500 years to create what is known as a pink star.
Did God create the Sun?
Yes god did create the sun on the first day. NO! He created the sun AND the moon on the 4th day!!!
When did god create sun and moon?
forth day
What is the meaning of sun and moon spiritually?
In Genesis God created the Sun to rule the day and the Moon to rule the night.
Why do the sun and the moon appear to move cross the sky each day?
Because God intended it that way
Who is the mesopotamian moon god?
Sin was the moon god of Ur. Also called Nanna.
Why does solar eclipse form on new moon day?
Solar eclipses only occur on the same day as a New Moon because that's the only time the Moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun, which is necessary to create the eclipse
How does the moon create an eclipse?
The moon comes between sun and earth which causes moon eclipse
What is day?
day is when the sun facs the moon.
When were comets made?
Comets were most likely made on day 4 of creation when God created the sun,moon and stars.
What did the believe their god was?
I believe the sun, moon and the stars where the Arawaks god
How many day does the moon orbit the sun?
The Moon does not orbit the Sun. It orbits the Earth.
On what days Did god create the world?
On day 1 (a Sunday): God created the universe in general, light, and this Earth. The light was not the same as that of the sun. Rather, it was light that God created before the sun, and which emanated from a point in space without any physical source; like what we might term a "white hole."On day 2: God created the separation between the Earth and the upper atmosphere.On day 3: God separated the continents from the oceans, and created plants.On day 4: God created the sun, moon, and stars.On day 5: God created birds and fish.On day 6: God created animals and people.On day 7: God ceased creating, thereby creating the concept of rest.See also:Is there evidence for Creation?Can you show that God exists?Seeing God's wisdom
