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Question
Hi rabbi, G-d created day and night before creating the luminaries. How is this possible?
Answer
First, God created the concept of light and darkness, regardless of the luminaries. He has no limitations & is not bound by anything, and accordingly doesn't need a sun to make light. Only afterwards, on the 4th day, He created the sun and the moon, which is the center or source of the light that we are familiar with today.
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.
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