2 Esdras 6:38

38 And I said, "O Lord, Thou spokest from the beginning of the creation, even the first day, and said thus: `Let heaven and earth be made'; and Thy word was a perfect work.

2 Esdras 6:38 In-Context

36 And on the eighth night was my heart vexed within me again, and I began to speak before the Most High.Œ
37 For my spirit was greatly set on fire, and my soul was in distress.
38 And I said, "O Lord, Thou spokest from the beginning of the creation, even the first day, and said thus: `Let heaven and earth be made'; and Thy word was a perfect work.
39 And then was the Spirit, and darkness and silence were on every side; the sound of man's voice was not yet formed.
40 Then commanded Thou a fair light to come forth from Thy treasures, that Thy work might appear.
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