The Creation Narrative Part 1 (Gen. 1:1-13)
- Author
- Sweeter Than Honey
- Published
- Wed 01 Mar 2023
- Episode Link
- None
We finally start reading the Bible! Josh takes us through the first half of what we call the Creation Narrative. This includes helpful questions of clarification from Tori, and a dive into Hebrew words and concepts which will allow us to understand God's Word for what it is on His terms.
Key Words
- elohim (אֱלהִים) - god(s)
- ruach (רוּחַ) - spirit (also breath/wind)
- shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) - skies (heavens)
- erets (אֶרֶץ) - land (earth)
- mayim (מַיִם) - [life] waters
- yom (יוֹם) - day
Sources
- The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate
- Genesis: Foundation Book of the Bible
- Bible Hub
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