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'''Read''': Ge 1:1 - Ge 2:5 | '''Read''': Ge 1:1 - Ge 2:5 | ||
| − | '''Observe''': H<sub>1</sub>- | + | '''Observe''': H<sub>1</sub>-L<sub>1</sub>-W<sub>1</sub>-G<sub>1</sub> H<sub>2</sub>-L<sub>2</sub>-W<sub>2</sub>-G<sub>2</sub> H<sub>3</sub> where H = heaven, L = Light, W = Water, G = Ground. |
Many theologians only recognize the pattern as L-W-G L-W-G. As a result they do not identify the proper ending of the first pericope (first section). They invent a contradiction by placing v. 2:5 at the beginning of the second pericope. They say that in the first account God created man after everything else, but in the second account he created man after the plants. Can you solve this problem? | Many theologians only recognize the pattern as L-W-G L-W-G. As a result they do not identify the proper ending of the first pericope (first section). They invent a contradiction by placing v. 2:5 at the beginning of the second pericope. They say that in the first account God created man after everything else, but in the second account he created man after the plants. Can you solve this problem? | ||
| − | A literary device used in Hebrew is ''inclusio''. It is a method of containing textual material in ''bookends''. AbA is a short inclusio pattern. The pattern which you observed is a larger pattern, and it is complicated with a second inclusio following the first. | + | A literary device used in Hebrew is ''inclusio''. It is a method of containing textual material in ''bookends''. AbA is a short inclusio pattern. The pattern which you observed is a larger pattern, and it is complicated with a second inclusio following the first. H<sub>2</sub> is used as the end of the first inclusio, and the beginning of the second. This leaves the reader wondering if H<sub>3</sub> closes H<sub>1</sub> or H<sub>2</sub>. Why does it matter, and can we discern which God intended to close with H3? |
Without being able to discern God's intended meaning, we have several 'open' questions concerning God's revelation. | Without being able to discern God's intended meaning, we have several 'open' questions concerning God's revelation. | ||
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:3. Is there a contradiction between the creation account of Genesis 1 and that of Genesis 2? | :3. Is there a contradiction between the creation account of Genesis 1 and that of Genesis 2? | ||
| − | Ge 2:5 tells us God's intention. It describes | + | Ge 2:5 tells us God's intention. It describes H<sub>3</sub>. H<sub>3</sub> closes the H that began before the plants which were created on day 3 from G<sub>1</sub>. |
Revision as of 22:14, 15 November 2020
Read: Ge 1:1 - Ge 2:5
Observe: H1-L1-W1-G1 H2-L2-W2-G2 H3 where H = heaven, L = Light, W = Water, G = Ground.
Many theologians only recognize the pattern as L-W-G L-W-G. As a result they do not identify the proper ending of the first pericope (first section). They invent a contradiction by placing v. 2:5 at the beginning of the second pericope. They say that in the first account God created man after everything else, but in the second account he created man after the plants. Can you solve this problem?
A literary device used in Hebrew is inclusio. It is a method of containing textual material in bookends. AbA is a short inclusio pattern. The pattern which you observed is a larger pattern, and it is complicated with a second inclusio following the first. H2 is used as the end of the first inclusio, and the beginning of the second. This leaves the reader wondering if H3 closes H1 or H2. Why does it matter, and can we discern which God intended to close with H3?
Without being able to discern God's intended meaning, we have several 'open' questions concerning God's revelation.
- 1. Is there a creation mentioned in Ge 1:1 and a second creation mentioned in Ge 1:2 and following. See Gap theory
- 2. Are there seven levels or layers of creation between God and man, as per the Gnostic and Islamic doctrines, or is there only one creation with two natures:Heavenly/spiritual and earthly/physical?
- 3. Is there a contradiction between the creation account of Genesis 1 and that of Genesis 2?
Ge 2:5 tells us God's intention. It describes H3. H3 closes the H that began before the plants which were created on day 3 from G1.
