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1 | 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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2 | 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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3 | 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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