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“So God stepped over to the edge of the world And He spat out the seven seas; He batted His eyes, and the lightnings flashed; He clapped His hands, and the thunders rolled; And the waters above the earth came down, The cooling waters came down.” quote by James Weldon Johnson
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“So God stepped over to the edge of the world And He spat out the seven seas; He batted His eyes, and the lightnings flashed; He clapped His hands, and the thunders rolled; And the waters above the earth came down, The cooling waters came down.”

James Weldon Johnson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem depicts a divine being shaping the world with dramatic, elemental actions, emphasizing power and wonder.

In simple terms: God creates the world with powerful, elemental gestures.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate the awe of creation.

Themes

creation divine power nature mythology

Mood

reverent majestic

Type

mythic poetic

When to use this quote

  • religious study
  • creative writing
  • visual arts
  • theology

Key Concepts

mythic narrative poetic imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this imagery reveal about human views of nature?
  • How does poetic language affect understanding of creation?
A Different Perspective

The description may oversimplify complex natural phenomena.

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