2 Esdras 6:53

53 “On the sixth day you commanded the earth that it create before you cattle, beasts, and reptiles,

2 Esdras 6:53 In-Context

51 You gave Behemoth one part of the land that had been dried on the third day, where there are a thousand mountains so that he might live there.
52 To Leviathan, however, you gave the watery seventh part. You kept them to be eaten by whomever you wish, and whenever you wish.
53 “On the sixth day you commanded the earth that it create before you cattle, beasts, and reptiles,
54 and over these you set Adam, the leader over all the things you had made. From him we all, the people you have chosen, have been brought forth.
55 "I have said all these things before you, Lord, because you have said that you created the oldest age for our sake.
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