the universe was created by God in six days as described in the book of Genesis On the first day God created light and separated it from darkness On the second day God created the sky and separated it from the waters On the third day God created the land and seas and vegetation On the fourth day God created the sun moon and stars to govern the day and night On the fifth day God created sea creatures and birds On the sixth day God created land animals and humans in his image On the seventh day God rested and blessed the day setting it apart as holy
