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1 | Genesis 1:26 | Gen 1:26 | digitalsignalpro | 214843 | ||
Genesis 1:26 "And God said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness:" Who was god referencing with us and our? |
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2 | Genesis 1:26 | Gen 1:26 | Morant61 | 214844 | ||
Greetings Digitalsignalpro! John Wesley answers this question thus: "That man's creation was a mere signal act of divine wisdom and power, than that of the other creatures. The narrative of it is introduced with solemnity, and a manifest distinction from the rest. Hitherto it had been said, Let there be light, and Let there be a firmament: but now the word of command is turned into a word of consultation, Let us make man - For whose sake the rest of the creatures were made. Man was to be a creature different from all that had been hitherto made. Flesh and spirit, heaven and earth must be put together in him, and he must be allied to both worlds. And therefore God himself not only undertakes to make, but is pleased so to express himself, as if he called a council to consider of the making of him; Let us make man - The three persons of the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, consult about it, and concur in it; because man, when he was made, was to be dedicated and devoted to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. That man was made in God's image, and after his likeness; two words to express the same thing." Over the years, there have been several theories about the plural pronouns used in Gen. 1:26. 1) Some have argued that it is a case of the majestic plural so favored by Kings in the middle ages. However, there is no evidence that such a form was used in the Old Testament, thus is would be reading a more modern practice back into an ancient text. 2) Some have argued that the plural refers to the heavenly hosts around the throne of God. However, that would seem to indicate both that the hosts were involved in the creation and they they also were 'in the image' of God. Scripture nowhere else indicates with of these things. 3) The best view seems to be that we have here a very early hint of the Trinity. The 'Us' would be a reference to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - all of Whom were active in the creation of man. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Genesis 1:26 | Gen 1:26 | digitalsignalpro | 214847 | ||
I'm going with #2, it seems to be the most logical and jives with the ancient Summerian texts that I have been studying. Thanks for your answer and the quick response, it's been of great help! | ||||||
4 | Genesis 1:26 | Gen 1:26 | azurelaw | 214848 | ||
Dear Digital, I am afraid I might need your clarification. Do you mean that you prefer ancient Sumerian texts over the Hebrew or Greek texts in the exegesis of the Bible? Thank you in advance for your explanation. Shalom Azure |
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5 | Genesis 1:26 | Gen 1:26 | digitalsignalpro | 214849 | ||
No, I do not prefer them over, I just find them very interesting to study and compare to the other texts that you listed. I also like to study the book of Enoch and I am into biblical and other ancient archaeology. You might find this interesting, I took this photograph recently on a trip to Egypt. It is in the temple at Abydos and is dated around 2500 BC. http://www.yourmothershouse.com/share/DSC_3664.JPG |
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6 | Genesis 1:26 | Gen 1:26 | azurelaw | 214851 | ||
Dear Digital, Thank you for the clarification and the photo, too :-) It would help us to know you better if you could fill in your user profile. Shalom Azure |
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