2 Esdras 6:38

38 but I said, "O Lord, at the beginning of creation you spoke the word. On the first day you commanded, "Let the universe be made,' and your word carried out that command. ¹

2 Esdras 6:38 In-Context

36 On the eighth night I was again deeply troubled, and I began to speak to God Most High.

37 I was very tense and my heart was uneasy,

38 but I said, "O Lord, at the beginning of creation you spoke the word. On the first day you commanded, "Let the universe be made,' and your word carried out that command.

39 At that time the spirit was moving, darkness and silence were everywhere, and no human voice was yet heard.

40 Then you commanded that a ray of light shine out of the room where it was stored, so that your works could be seen.

Cross References

• 1. 6.38Psalms 33.6;Hebrews 11.3; 2 P 3.5.