Creation

Literary Structure

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

Days 1–3 form kingdoms/realms; Days 4–6 fill them with kings/rulers; Day 7 is the climax of rest.

1. Prologue
   introduction1:1–2
2. A
   Day #1 — Light1:3–5
3. B
   Day #2 — Sky and Sea1:6–8
4. C
   Day #3 — Land1:9–13
5. A′
   Day #4 — Stars1:14–19
6. B′
   Day #5 — Sky and Sea Creatures1:20–23
7. C′
   Day #6 — Man and Land Creatures1:24–31
8. D′
   Day #7 — God Rests2:1–3