Genesis 1:27
New International Version
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

New Living Translation
So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

English Standard Version
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Berean Standard Bible
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

King James Bible
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

New King James Version
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

New American Standard Bible
So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

NASB 1995
God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

NASB 1977
And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Amplified Bible
So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Christian Standard Bible
So God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created them male and female.

American Standard Version
And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Contemporary English Version
So God created humans to be like himself; he made men and women.

English Revised Version
And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So God created humans in his image. In the image of God he created them. He created them male and female.

Good News Translation
So God created human beings, making them to be like himself. He created them male and female,

International Standard Version
So God created mankind in his own image; in his own image God created them; he created them male and female.

Majority Standard Bible
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

NET Bible
God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them.

New Heart English Bible
And God created humankind in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.

Webster's Bible Translation
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

World English Bible
God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And God creates the man in His image; in the image of God He created him, a male and a female He created them.

Young's Literal Translation
And God prepareth the man in His image; in the image of God He prepared him, a male and a female He prepared them.

Smith's Literal Translation
And God will form man in his image, in the image of God he formed him; male and female he formed them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And God created man to his own image: to the image of God he created him: male and female he created them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And God created man to his own image; to the image of God he created him; male and female, he created them.

New American Bible
God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

New Revised Standard Version
So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And God created Adam in his image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And God made man, according to the image of God he made him, male and female he made them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sixth Day
26Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” 27So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 28God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.”…

Cross References
Genesis 5:1-2
This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. / Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.”

Matthew 19:4
Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’

Mark 10:6
However, from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’

1 Corinthians 11:7
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.

Colossians 3:10
and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Ephesians 4:24
and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

James 3:9
With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.

Psalm 8:4-6
what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor. / You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet:

Romans 8:29
For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

1 Corinthians 15:49
And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man.

2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Malachi 2:10
Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us? Why then do we break faith with one another so as to profane the covenant of our fathers?

Acts 17:26
From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.

Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 2:6-8
But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor / and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.


Treasury of Scripture

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

in the image.

Psalm 139:14
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Isaiah 43:7
Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

See

Genesis 1:26
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

male.

Genesis 2:21-25
And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; …

Genesis 5:2
Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.

Malachi 2:15
And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.

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Genesis 1
1. God creates heaven and earth;
3. the light;
6. the firmament;
9. separates the dry land;
14. forms the sun, moon, and stars;
20. fishes and fowls;
24. cattle, wild beasts, and creeping things;
26. creates man in his own image, blesses him;
29. grants the fruits of the earth for food.














So God created
The phrase "So God created" emphasizes the divine initiative and power in the act of creation. The Hebrew word for "created" is "bara," which is used exclusively in the Bible for God's creative activity. This underscores the uniqueness and sovereignty of God as the ultimate Creator. In the ancient Near Eastern context, creation was often depicted as a struggle among gods, but here, it is a sovereign act of the one true God, highlighting His omnipotence and authority over all things.

man
The term "man" in Hebrew is "adam," which can refer to humanity collectively or an individual human. This word is closely related to "adamah," meaning "ground" or "earth," signifying the connection between humans and the earth from which they were formed. This connection is foundational in understanding humanity's role and responsibility in stewarding creation, as well as the intimate relationship between God and His creation.

in His own image
The phrase "in His own image" is profound, indicating that humans are made to reflect God's character and attributes. The Hebrew word for "image" is "tselem," which implies a representation or likeness. This concept sets humanity apart from the rest of creation, granting humans a unique dignity and purpose. It suggests that humans are to mirror God's holiness, love, and justice in the world, serving as His representatives on earth.

in the image of God
Reiterating the previous phrase, "in the image of God" emphasizes the importance and centrality of this concept. It is a reminder that every human being, regardless of race, gender, or status, bears the divine image. This has profound implications for how we view and treat others, calling for respect, love, and equality. It also speaks to the potential for relationship with God, as being made in His image means we are capable of knowing and communing with Him.

He created him
The repetition of "He created him" underscores the personal and intentional act of God in creating humanity. It is not a random or accidental occurrence but a deliberate act of divine will. This personal creation speaks to the value and worth of each individual, as each person is a unique creation of God, crafted with purpose and intention.

male and female
The specification of "male and female" highlights the complementary nature of humanity. Both genders are equally made in the image of God, affirming their equal value and dignity. This distinction also points to the relational aspect of human existence, as men and women are designed to live in community and partnership. It reflects the relational nature of God Himself, who exists in eternal relationship within the Trinity.

He created them
The phrase "He created them" concludes the verse with a reaffirmation of God's creative work. It emphasizes the plurality and diversity within humanity, as well as the unity that comes from being created by the same God. This unity in diversity is a reflection of the divine nature and serves as a model for human relationships, calling for harmony, cooperation, and mutual respect among all people.

(27) Created.--This significant verb is thrice repeated with reference to man. It indicates, first, that man has that in him which was not a development or evolution, but something new. He is, in fact, the most perfect work of the creative energy, and differs from the animals not only in degree, but in kind, though possessing, in common with them, an organised body. And next, it indicates the rejoicing of the Deity at the completion of His purpose.

Verse 27. - So (or and) God created (bars, as in vers. 1, 21, q.v.) man (literally; the Adam referred to in ver. 26) in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. The threefold repetition of the term "created" should be observed as a significant negation of modern evolution theories as to the descent of man, and an emphatic proclamation of his Divine original. The threefold parallelism of the members of this verse is likewise suggestive, as Umbreit, Ewald, and Delitzsch remark, of the jubilation with which the writer contemplates the crowning work of Elohim's creative word. Murphy notices two stages in man's creation, the general fact being stated in the first clause of this triumphal song, and the two particulars - first his relation to his Maker, and second his sexual distinction - in its other members. In the third clause Luther sees an intimation "that the woman also was created by God, and made a partaker of the Divine image, and of dominion over all."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So God
אֱלֹהִ֤ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

created
וַיִּבְרָ֨א (way·yiḇ·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1254: To create, to cut down, select, feed

man
הָֽאָדָם֙ (hā·’ā·ḏām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

in His [own] image;
בְּצַלְמ֔וֹ (bə·ṣal·mōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6754: A phantom, illusion, resemblance, a representative figure, an idol

in the image
בְּצֶ֥לֶם (bə·ṣe·lem)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6754: A phantom, illusion, resemblance, a representative figure, an idol

of God
אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

He created
בָּרָ֣א (bā·rā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1254: To create, to cut down, select, feed

him;
אֹת֑וֹ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

male
זָכָ֥ר (zā·ḵār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male

and female
וּנְקֵבָ֖ה (ū·nə·qê·ḇāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5347: A female

He created
בָּרָ֥א (bā·rā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1254: To create, to cut down, select, feed

them.
אֹתָֽם׃ (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case


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