IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED THE HEAVENS: These are heavens. From what was the earth created? From a lump of snow, as stated (in Job 37:6): FOR TO THE SNOW HE SAYS: BECOME EARTH. So the Holy One blessed them, and they became fruitful and multiplied. David said (in Ps. 134:3): MAY THE LORD WHO MADE HEAVEN AND EARTH BLESS YOU FROM ZION.