Genesis 1:23

And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

Cross-reference

Genesis 1:5 Parallel

In Genesis 1:5, this same 'evening and morning' phrase marks the first day, setting the pattern.

Genesis 1:8 Parallel

In Genesis 1:8, it concludes the second day, showing consistency in the creation timeline.

In Genesis 1:31, this formula ends creation with God's approval of 'very good,' adding finality.