Genesis 3 and god said let there be light and there was light
11 Feb 2025 · 2 min
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The YouTube video, created and uploaded by Edward MacLean, consists of a single speaker (Speaker A) repeatedly vocalizing the biblical line from Genesis 1:3, "And God said, let there be light, and there was light." The recitation is performed in a looping, rhythmic fashion with numerous variations in enunciation, pacing, and phonetic play—such as elongated syllables, stutters, and altered spellings (e.g., "looight," "Gahd Sehht"). The piece emphasizes the act of creation through auditory repetition, creating a meditative and almost chant‑like experience. The video’s metadata shows it was created on 2025‑02‑11 and last edited on 2026‑06‑25.
