Bible verses allow the story and facts of the Bible to be separated into practical tools for study and application. They allow the reader or teacher to isolate the meaning stated by the authors. This, in turn, facilitates translation and understanding of the subject matter. For example, Genesis 1:3 states: "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." The next verse, Genesis 1:4, follows: "And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness."
A Bible verse usually contains a single sentence. Sometimes a verse contains two or more sentences. The longest verse in the Bible is Esther 8:9 (78 words in the King James). The middle verse in the Bible is Psalm 118:8: "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man." Using Bible verses has become a popular and effective way to apply God's will to practical living. As snippets of God's Word, Bible verses form the basis of church sermons, Bible studies, and reference tools in teaching.
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