--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God saw everything that he had made, and…" description: "\"“God saw everything that he had made, and behold it was very good. ”\" — G. Lusby" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/199/g-lusby-238612_behold_god-saw-everything-that-he-had-made-and_2341730.jpg" --- # God saw everything that he had made, and behold it was… ![“God saw everything that he had made, and behold it was very good.” quote by G. Lusby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/199/g-lusby-238612_behold_god-saw-everything-that-he-had-made-and_2341730.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/199/g-lusby-238612_behold_god-saw-everything-that-he-had-made-and_2341730.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/199/g-lusby-238612_behold_god-saw-everything-that-he-had-made-and_2341730.jpg) > ““God saw everything that he had made, and behold it was very good. ”” G. Lusby ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God created everything and judged it as very good, reflecting a view of inherent goodness in creation. **In simple terms:** Everything created was judged good. Key Takeaway Appreciate the goodness around you. Themes creation goodness faith spirituality theology Mood quote religious philosophical Type Behold:0 God:1 Good:1 Behold Good:0 Saw Behold:0 When to use this quote - worship - nature appreciation - spiritual reflection Key Concepts religion philosophy optimism gratitude Questions to Reflect On - reverent - uplifting - reflective A Different Perspective Interpretations may vary;what defines “good”? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [God](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god/) ## Related quotes > [“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. 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