let there be light



let there be light

This phrase is spoken by God in the Bible during the creation story. It is now often said comically when one turns on a light. Ah, there's the switch—let there be light!
See also: let, light

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Makena-Eastern African, Kikuyu
Zuri-Eastern African, Swahili
GÖStav-Swedish (Archaic)
Pompiliu-Romanian
Raban-Ancient Germanic
Lizette-English