Questions to the Verse - The Prophets/21:16

The Prophets - 21:16 We did not create the heavens and the earth and all that is between them for play.

Questions to the Verse (5)
Open How were the heavens created?
Open How was the earth created?
Open For what purpose were the heavens and the earth created?
Open Related:
Open In the context of verses 16, 17; a reference and reminder to those who claim that the heavens, the earth and themselves were created in vain and that they will not be resurrected and held to account:

21:15 21:17