Geneses Chapter 1- Creation (1:1 -- 2:3)

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Geneses Chapter 1-

Creation (1:1 -- 2:3)

The Text from https://www.bible.com/bible/111/GEN.1.NIV

The Beginning

1 In the beginning (of the creation, confer Jn. 1:1, which is the eternal past of God's existence.) God(1, H430, Elohim) created the heavens and the earth. (God began all; The Greatest Proposition.)

2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit(5) of God was hovering over the waters. (The creation process in symbolic expression‎.)(2) (Water might be the first matter from God.(3))

3 And God said, (By His own will God created.(4)) “Let there be light,” and there was light. (This light is not physical but substantial or existential from God Himself. Jn. 1:4)

4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. (Separation of light and darkness. It is dark where no light.)

5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning the first day. (The day is a representation of light and the night is of darkness. The expression‎ "the first day" here shows God created all things in time, and at the same time, setting the time for all creatures to be able to existence. So, we don't have to think that the day here should be the day of 24 hours as we have nowadays.)

6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.”

7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so.

8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning the second day. (God sorts space to space as the residences of creatures; Creation of Space. Here, There, and Up There.)

9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so.

10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good. (Separation of land and seas.)

11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so.

12 The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.

13 And there was evening, and there was morning the third day. (God created the resident plants on land.)

14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so.

16 God made two great lights the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars.

17 God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, 18 to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good.

19 And there was evening, and there was morning the fourth day. (God created the hosts of the sky. They support the life on the earth, and govern the seasons and times.)

20 And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.”

21 So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

22 God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth.”

23 And there was evening, and there was morning the fifth day. (God created the residents of the water and air according to their kinds. They will propagate by themselves.)

24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so.

25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. (God made the animals on the land in its kind.)

26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Man and Woman are equally created in the image of God.)

28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” (God decided to make and commission a mankind, man and woman, who will rule over all other creatures, in THEIR image and likeness, which is the Spirituality of Triune God. Human being is the only creature whom made with the divine nature.(7, Divine Nature of Humans))

29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.

30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground everything that has the breath of life in it I give every green plant for food.” (All were herbivore. confer 9:3-4, Isa. 11:7, 65:25) And it was so. (God's creation is the perfect life-supporting and renewable ecosystem. His provision has been completed from the beginning. Jer. 29:11)

31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning the sixth day. (God was very pleased with His own creation. It means His work is perfect and flawless even according to His own expectation.)

Chapter 2

1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. (All done in six days.)

2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. (God made the seventh day the day of rest, not necessarily for Himself, but for our blessing.)

3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. (The seventh day, the day of Sabbath is blessed so that we partake the blessing by observing the day holy in remembrance of His creation and provision.)

(1) H433, Elohim

https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/

The אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym, el-o-heem'; plural of H433; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative:- angels, × exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), × (very) great, judges, × mighty.

(2) God's Spirit Subdues the Chaos of Sea) (Google AI)

The "dragon of the sea" appears in the Bible primarily as a symbol of chaos, evil, or oppressive nations, often referred to as Leviathan. Key verses include Isaiah 27:1 ("slay the dragon that is in the sea") and Psalm 74:13 ("You broke the heads of the dragons in the waters").

Key Bible Verses Regarding the Sea Dragon:

Isaiah 27:1 (KJV): "In that day the Lord with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea."

Psalm 74:13 (NKJV): "You divided the sea by Your strength; You broke the heads of the sea serpents in the waters." (Note: Many translations use "sea monsters" or "dragons").

Job 41:1: Describes Leviathan, a creature often associated with the sea dragon/monster.

Revelation 13:1 (NIV): "The dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea..." (This describes a beast empowered by the dragon/Satan).

These verses are generally interpreted as metaphors for God's power over evil forces and chaos.

Jesus Calmed water (Mt. 8:23-27), and walked on water (Mt. 14:22–33).

(3)The Water in Gen. 1:2 (Google AI)

The "water" in Genesis 1:2 represents the primordial, chaotic, and unformed matter of the cosmos a dark, deep, and chaotic state existing before God separated it to form the atmosphere and oceans on Days 2 and 3. It symbolizes the "deep" or a formless, oceanic mass present before orderly creation.

Key Perspectives on the Waters in Genesis 1:2:

Primordial Substance: The water is considered the initial, chaotic, and disorganized state of creation (often called tehom or "the deep") that existed before God began shaping the world.

Symbol of Chaos and Darkness: In the context of Ancient Near East cosmology, the "deep" represented chaos, darkness, and emptiness, which the Spirit of God (or Ruach) hovers over, signifying potential rather than existing life.

Pre-existing "Material": The text suggests that the water existed at the very beginning of the creation process, before the formal separation of the waters above (sky) and below (sea) on Day 2.

Misinterpreted Imagery: Some interpret the "water" as a metaphor for the raw, unformed state of space or "extra-dimensions of spacetime" that were present before the formation of physical, structured, and ordered matter

In essence, the waters in Genesis 1:2 are the raw, unshaped, and chaotic substance of the universe over which God initiated the work of ordering and filling creation.

(4) God Created All with His Will Power as He Wills. (AI)

Several Bible verses highlight that God created and sustains the universe using His immense power and energy, often described as His "power," "strength," or "word." Key verses include Jeremiah 10:12, which states He made the earth by His power, and Colossians 1:17, which says all things hold together in Him.

Here are the key Bible verses referring to God’s energy in creation and sustenance:

Jeremiah 10:12 (ESV): "It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens".

Jeremiah 32:17 (ESV): "'Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you".

Colossians 1:17 (NIV): "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together". This highlights that the same energy used to create also sustains, or "consists," the universe.

Colossians 1:16 (MSG): "For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible... got started in him and finds its purpose in him".

Hebrews 1:3 (NIV): "...sustaining all things by his powerful word" (Implicit reference to energy/power in creation).

Philippians 2:13 (MSG): Describes God's active, ongoing energy: "That energy is God's energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure".

Contextual Notes:

The term "power" or "mighty power" (Greek: kratos or dunamis) is often used to describe God's creative energy.

Colossians 1:17 implies that Christ acts as the cohesive force (energy) that holds matter together.

Gen. 2:7, Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

Ps. 33:6 (whole chapter, but.) verse 6 By the word (will power) of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath(H7307, roo'-akh(5)) of his mouth (입의 기운, 口中之氣(6)).

(5) Breath (H7307, רוּחַ rûwach, roo'-akhroo'-akh) (AI)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/

Ruach (רוּחַ, pronounced roo-akh) is a foundational Hebrew word meaning wind, breath, or spirit. It describes an invisible, vital force—ranging from a physical breeze to the breath of life, and ultimately, the Spirit of God (Holy Spirit) that sustains creation and empowers human action.

Key Aspects of Ruach (Strong's H7307/H7308):

Physical (Wind/Breath): Literally refers to air, breath of life, or wind.

Life/Animation: Represents the spirit in humans and animals, the essence that makes one alive.

Disposition/Temper: Refers to a person's inner disposition, mood, anger, or courage (e.g., a "troubled spirit").

Divine/Prophetic: Refers to the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh), prophetic inspiration, or God’s power and energy.

Contextual Usage:

Genesis 1:2: The "Spirit of God" (Ruach Elohim) hovering over the waters.

Ecclesiastes: Often used to describe vanity or striving for "wind" (ruach).

Daniel: Used in Aramaic (H7308) to describe an "excellent spirit".

Ruach implies an intangible, powerful essence that can denote both physical force and spiritual character.

(6) Energy (AI)

In English, the word energy has several different meanings depending on whether you are talking about science, your personal feelings, or utility services.

1. Scientific Definition (Physics)

In science, energy is defined as the ability to do work. It is a physical property that can be transferred between objects or converted into different forms, but it cannot be created or destroyed (the Law of Conservation of Energy).

Energy is generally categorized into two types:

Kinetic Energy: The energy of motion (e.g., a rolling ball, wind, or flowing water).

Potential Energy: Stored energy based on an object's position or state (e.g., a stretched rubber band or a battery).

Common forms include thermal (heat), radiant (light), electrical, chemical (found in food and fuel), and nuclear energy.

2. Personal and Human Energy

In everyday conversation, energy refers to a person’s physical or mental strength and their level of enthusiasm or "drive".

Physical Strength: "I don't have the energy to go for a run today".

Enthusiasm: "She brought a lot of positive energy to the team meeting".

Vibe (Informal): People often use "energy" or "vibes" to describe the feeling or atmosphere a person or place gives off.

3. Energy as a Utility (Power)

"Energy" is also the term used for the power supplied to homes and businesses, such as electricity or natural gas.

Energy Bill: The monthly statement you pay for your electricity or gas usage.

Renewable Energy: Power that comes from natural sources that don't run out, like solar or wind power.

Context Meaning Example

Physics: The capacity to do work "The ball gained kinetic energy as it rolled."

Personal Vitality or stamina: "I need a coffee to boost my energy."

Business: Fuel or electricity. "The cost of energy rose last month."

Eastern Idea of Gi(기or Qi, 氣) (AI)

Qi (pronounced "chee" or Gi) is the fundamental "vital life force" or energy that, in traditional Oriental culture and medicine, flows through all things, including the human body. It animates life, connects the mind and body, and supports health through movement, warmth, and protection. A balanced flow of Gi/Qi is essential for wellness, while disruptions, deficiencies, or blockages are believed to cause illness.

Key Aspects of Gi/Qi:

Fundamental Substance: It is viewed as the underlying material of the universe, with all phenomena resulting from its changes and movement. (Energy is the force which dwells in all, governing the being/existence, characteristic/property, and function/usage.)

Types of Ge/Qi: It includes inherited qi (congenital) and acquired qi (derived from food and air).

Flow and Health: In Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM), Gi/Qi flows through body pathways called meridians, and its proper circulation is necessary for good health.

Common Applications: Practices such as acupuncture, qigong, and tai chi are used to manipulate and balance Qi to treat ailments, reduce stress, and enhance vitality.

Modern Interpretations: While not directly measured by modern science, it is often equated to bioelectricity or metabolic energy.

Human has inherited energy from the parents (which came from the Creator) but also need continuing supply of food and air (also provided by God) which will turn to Energy; ATP, the energy currency.

(7) Divine Nature of Human Being (AI)

The Bible teaches that humans can "participate in the divine nature" (2 Peter 1:4) by escaping worldly corruption and, through the Holy Spirit, becoming more like God. This transformation is realized by being a "new creature" in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17) and renewing the divine image within.

Key Bible Verses on the Divine Nature of Humans

2 Peter 1:4 (ESV): "By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire".

2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV): "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come".

1 John 3:2 (ESV): "Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is".

Romans 8:11 (ESV): "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you".

1 Corinthians 2:16 (ESV): "...But we have the mind of Christ".

Genesis 1:27 (ESV): "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them".

Contextual Understanding

Participation, Not Equality: Partaking in the divine nature does not mean becoming God in essence, but rather reflecting God’s character (holiness, love, virtue).

Process of Transformation: It is a sanctification process facilitated by the Holy Spirit, turning people away from sinful, earthly desires.

Christ as the Example: Jesus is the ultimate "image of the invisible God," and through Him, believers are renewed into that same likeness.

My Reflection

God created three things; Space, Time, and Matter- particularly Mankind for our life.

We'd better know, therefore, more of the three to realize God's will better in our understanding and obedient life.

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