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1 | Where did our souls come from? | Bible general Archive 1 | dawveed | 18048 | ||
Greetings Tim,nice to see that we can start a study or debate.In answer to your question,yes I have scripture to back my notes up.Gen.2:7. | ||||||
2 | Where did our souls come from? | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 18052 | ||
Greetings Dawveed! I just noticed on your profile that you are new to the Forum! Welcome my friend! Now, on to the verse! From your post, I gathered that you believe that God imparted something of Himself to man - a soul. However, Gen. 2:7 says that God breathed breath into his nostrils. The word "breath" is the Hebrew word 'nƒshamah.' It is used 24 times in the Old Testament. The simple concept "breath of life" seems to refer simply to air. Thus, Gen. 2:7 signifies a sort of creative CPR. God forms man from the dust of the earth and then animates, or gives life to him by breathing air into his lungs. The result is that man becomes a "living" soul. Notice that the verse never says that God imparted something of Himself to us. Further, this act is only done to Adam. Every other human being, other than Eve, is born and receives breath for the first time when they come from the womb (something I have personally witnessed five times). So, I would say that it is a stretch to say that Gen. 2:7 means that we partake of God's Spirit. What do you think? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Is 'breath' physical life or spirit life | Bible general Archive 1 | Bill Mc | 18060 | ||
Hi, Tim. Can I ask a question here? I noticed that you stated that you think it is a stretch to think that Adam and Eve had God's Spirit breathed into them. If you've read my post, you can see that I think (though I can't prove it from this text alone) that Adam and Eve did have God's Spirit. So, my question is this: Isn't the Greek word for 'spirit' pnuema - breath? I was under the impression that it was. I know that the OT was written in Hebrew, but the thought is the same. If so, how could God breathe 'spirit' into them without it being of His Spirit? Isn't He the source? If you're understanding is correct and that God just breathed physical life (CPR, as you say) into Adam, then how is that different from the physical life that God gave the animal kingdom? But man and animals breathe. What would distinguish Adam, in the creation process, from the animals? (Also, if you have time, isn't the word 'creatures' in Gen chapter 1 that same word in Hebrew as 'souls'?) Thanks for your time, Bill Mc |
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4 | Is 'breath' physical life or spirit life | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 18064 | ||
Greetings Bill! It is definitely not possible to be dogmatic about this verse, since it simply doesn't reveal everything that we would like to know about the issue. However, I think the emphasis is upon the granting of life, not a spiritual nature. Here is why? 1) The context of the passage has to with the animation of man, not the differences between him and the animal. 2) It is true that 'pnuema' can be translated as 'spirit' in some passages. However, the Septuagint translates 'nƒshamah' with the Greek word 'pnoe', which simply means 'breath or wind'. It doesn't use 'pnuema'. 3) 'Nfshamah' is not a word that is used to refer to the Spirit of God. That word is 'ruwach'. Thus, God didn't breath His Spirit into us. He breathed the breath of life into us. Finally, you asked about "souls". Yes, that word is the same word used to refer to the animals. However, I think we read a more mystical meaning into it than was understood by the Hebrews. The word basically just means "a living being". This would fit with both the animals and Adam. I would say that what distinguishes us from the animals is the Image of God from chapter one, not the breath of life in chapter two. But, who knows for sure! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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5 | Is 'breath' physical life or spirit life | Bible general Archive 1 | Bill Mc | 18066 | ||
Tim, thanks for your answer. I appreciate it. Thanks for the clarification on the original words. You're right, the passage just doesn't provide us with as much information as we'd like. The only thing that I would like to add is that I believe the Image of God is the divine life of God (call it what you will) in His creation. I don't believe that the Image was the physical body. Thank God that Jesus Christ has provided a way for man to be reunited with His Creator. In Christ, Bill Mc |
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6 | Is 'breath' physical life or spirit life | Bible general Archive 1 | Morant61 | 18078 | ||
Greetings Bill! I definitely think you are right. Whatever the image of God is, it is more than just the physical body. Concerning Christ's death, Amen! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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