John 1:5World English Bible
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome The word translated “overcome” (katelaben) can also be translated “comprehended.” It refers to getting a grip on an enemy to defeat him. it.
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Genesis 1:2
The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.
Genesis 1:3
God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Genesis 1:4
God saw the light, and saw that it was good. God divided the light from the darkness.
Genesis 1:5
God called the light “day”, and the darkness he called “night”. There was evening and there was morning, the first day.
Genesis 1:14
God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs to mark seasons, days, and years;