14 Then God said , "Let there be [1] lights in the [2] expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night , and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years ; 15 and let them be for [3]lights in the [4]expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth "; and it was so . 16 God made the two [5]great lights , the greater [6]light [7]to govern the day , and the lesser [6]light [7]to govern the night ; He made the stars also. 17 God placed them in the [10]expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth , 18 and [11]to govern the day and the night , and to separate the light from the darkness ; and God saw that it was good .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 1:14-18
Commentary on Genesis 1:14-19
(Read Genesis 1:14-19)
In the fourth day's work, the creation of the sun, moon, and stars is accounted for. All these are the works of God. The stars are spoken of as they appear to our eyes, without telling their number, nature, place, size, or motions; for the Scriptures were written, not to gratify curiosity, or make us astronomers, but to lead us to God, and make us saints. The lights of heaven are made to serve him; they do it faithfully, and shine in their season without fail. We are set as lights in this world to serve God; but do we in like manner answer the end of our creation? We do not: our light does not shine before God, as his lights shine before us. We burn our Master's candles, but do not mind our Master's work.