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The first distinct section of the Hebrew Bible, [[Genesis 1:1 to 2:3]], describes God's creation of [[Heaven and Earth]], following a two-verse introduction describing a mighty wind blowing in dark emptiness over formless and timeless water<sup>'''*'''</sup>. Six days of creation are followed by a seventh day of rest corresponding to the Biblical "sabbath" (related, perhaps coincidentally<ref>wiki</ref> to Hebrew שבע sheva' "seven"). Each of the six days of creation begins with God speaking. | The first distinct section of the Hebrew Bible, [[Genesis 1:1 to 2:3]], describes God's creation of [[Heaven and Earth]], following a two-verse introduction describing a mighty wind blowing in dark emptiness over formless and timeless water<sup>'''*'''</sup>. Six days of creation are followed by a seventh day of rest corresponding to the Biblical "sabbath" (related, perhaps coincidentally<ref>See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Sabbath#Etymology</ref> to Hebrew שבע sheva' "seven"). Each of the six days of creation begins with God speaking. | ||
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The first distinct section of the Hebrew Bible, Genesis 1:1 to 2:3, describes God's creation of Heaven and Earth, following a two-verse introduction describing a mighty wind blowing in dark emptiness over formless and timeless water*. Six days of creation are followed by a seventh day of rest corresponding to the Biblical "sabbath" (related, perhaps coincidentally[1] to Hebrew שבע sheva' "seven"). Each of the six days of creation begins with God speaking.
