This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. This is the bookThe phrase "This is the book" introduces a written record, suggesting a formal account or genealogy. In Hebrew, the word for "book" is "סֵפֶר" (sefer), which can mean a scroll or document. This indicates the importance of preserving history and lineage, emphasizing the value of written records in maintaining the continuity of God's work through generations. It reflects the divine inspiration and authority of Scripture, as God ensures His account is documented for future generations. of the generations
The Hebrew word for "generations" is "תּוֹלְדוֹת" (toledot), which refers to the lineage or descendants. This term is significant in Genesis, marking the beginning of a new section or narrative. It underscores the importance of family and heritage in God's plan, highlighting the continuity of life and the unfolding of God's covenant promises through successive generations. It reminds us of the interconnectedness of humanity and God's ongoing relationship with His creation. of Adam
"Adam" in Hebrew (אָדָם) means "man" or "mankind," but it also refers to the first human created by God. This dual meaning emphasizes both the individual and collective aspects of humanity. Adam represents the beginning of human history and the shared ancestry of all people. It serves as a reminder of our common origin and the unity of the human race under God’s creation. In the day
The phrase "In the day" can be understood as a specific point in time when God acted. In Hebrew, "בְּיוֹם" (beyom) can mean a literal day or a period of time. This highlights God's intentional and purposeful act of creation. It signifies a moment of divine intervention and the beginning of human existence, reminding us of God's sovereignty over time and history. that God created man
The act of creation is central to this phrase. The Hebrew word for "created" is "בָּרָא" (bara), which is used exclusively for divine creation, indicating an act only God can perform. This underscores the uniqueness and sacredness of human life, as man is not a product of chance but of divine intention. It affirms the belief in a purposeful creation by a personal God who is intimately involved with His creation. He made him
The phrase "He made him" emphasizes God's active role in shaping humanity. The Hebrew word "עָשָׂה" (asah) means to make or fashion, suggesting a hands-on, personal involvement. This reflects the care and attention God invested in creating man, highlighting the intimate relationship between Creator and creation. It serves as a reminder of our value and purpose as beings crafted by God. in His own likeness
The concept of being made "in His own likeness" is profound. The Hebrew word for "likeness" is "דְּמוּת" (demut), which implies resemblance or similarity. This signifies that humans reflect certain attributes of God, such as rationality, morality, and the capacity for relationship. It establishes the foundation for human dignity and worth, as we are created to mirror God's character and to live in communion with Him. This likeness calls us to live in a way that honors our Creator, fulfilling our role as His representatives on earth. Persons / Places / Events 1. AdamThe first man created by God, representing humanity's beginning. His name in Hebrew, (Adam), is closely related to (adamah), meaning "ground" or "earth," highlighting his creation from the earth. 2. GodThe Creator, who made man in His own likeness, emphasizing the divine image and purpose in humanity. 3. CreationThe act of God bringing man into existence, underscoring the intentional and purposeful design of human life. 4. GenerationsRefers to the lineage or descendants of Adam, indicating the continuation of humanity and the unfolding of God's plan through history. 5. Likeness of GodThe unique aspect of humanity being made in God's image, which includes attributes such as rationality, morality, and the capacity for relationship. Teaching Points The Value of Human LifeEvery person is made in the image of God, which bestows inherent dignity and worth. This truth should shape how we view ourselves and others, promoting respect and love. Understanding Our IdentityRecognizing that we are created in God's likeness helps us understand our purpose and identity. We are called to reflect God's character in our lives. The Importance of Lineage and LegacyThe mention of generations reminds us of the importance of family and the legacy we leave. We are part of a larger account that God is writing through history. The Impact of Sin and RedemptionWhile Adam's account includes the fall, it also points to the need for redemption, fulfilled in Christ. Understanding this helps us grasp the gravity of sin and the hope of salvation. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding that we are made in God's likeness affect the way we view ourselves and others in our daily interactions? 2. In what ways can we reflect God's character in our personal and professional lives? 3. How does the concept of being part of Adam's generations influence our understanding of family and community? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to leave a godly legacy for future generations? 5. How does the contrast between Adam and Christ in Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15 deepen our appreciation for the work of Jesus in our lives? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 1:26-27This passage also speaks of humanity being created in God's image, reinforcing the foundational truth of human dignity and purpose. Psalm 139:13-16Highlights God's intimate involvement in the creation of each person, affirming the value and intentionality of human life. Romans 5:12-21Discusses the impact of Adam's sin on humanity and contrasts it with the redemptive work of Christ, the "second Adam." 1 Corinthians 15:45-49Compares Adam and Christ, emphasizing the transformation from the earthly to the heavenly through Jesus. People Adam, Cainan, Enoch, Enos, Enosh, Ham, Japheth, Jared, Kenan, Lamech, Mahalaleel, Methuselah, Noah, Seth, ShemPlaces Tigris-Euphrates RegionTopics Account, Adam, Adam's, Births, Book, Created, Generations, God's, Image, Likeness, Line, PreparingDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 5:1 1194 glory, divine and human
1325 God, the Creator
4060 nature
5034 likeness
5638 writing
8322 perfection, human Genesis 5:1-2 1305 God, activity of
4006 creation, origin
5002 human race, and creation
5020 human nature
5023 image of God
5745 women Genesis 5:1-3 6213 participation, in sin Genesis 5:1-5 5081 Adam, life of Library With, Before, After
'Enoch walked with God,'--GENESIS v. 22. 'Walk before Me.'--GENESIS xvii. 1. 'Ye shall walk after the Lord your God.'--DEUTERONOMY xiii. 4. You will have anticipated, I suppose, my purpose in doing what I very seldom do--cutting little snippets out of different verses and putting them together. You see that these three fragments, in their resemblances and in their differences, are equally significant and instructive. They concur in regarding life as a walk--a metaphor which expresses continuity, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureAfter the Scripture.
"In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God created He him."--Gen. v. 1. In the preceding pages we have shown that the translation, "in Our image," actually means, "after Our image." To make anything in an image is no language; it is unthinkable, logically untrue. We now proceed to show how it should be translated, and give our reason for it. We begin with citing some passages from the Old Testament in which occurs the preposition "B" which, in Gen. i. 27, stands before image, where …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit The Neo-Kohlbruggians.
"And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, and after his image; and called his name Seth."--Gen. v. 3. Many are the efforts made to alter the meaning of the word, "Let Us make man in Our image and after Our likeness," (Gen. i. 26) by a different translation; especially by making it to read "in" instead of "after" our likeness. This new reading is Dr. Böhl's main support. With this translation his system stands or falls. According to him, man is not the bearer …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit Walking with God. Gen 5:24
Walking with GOD. Gen 5:24 O! for a closer walk with God, A calm and heav'nly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the LORD? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of JESUS, and his word? What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void, The world can never fill. Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from …
John Newton—Olney Hymns The Epistle of Saint Jude.
V. 1, 2. Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, but a brother of James, to those that are called to be holy in God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied. This Epistle is ascribed to the holy Apostle, St. Jude, brother of the two Apostles, James the Less and Simon, by the sister of the mother of Christ, who is called Mary (wife) of James or Cleopas, as we read in Mark vi. But this Epistle cannot be looked upon as being that of one who was truly an Apostle, …
Martin Luther—The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained Consolations against the Fear of Death.
If in the time of thy sickness thou findest thyself fearful to die, meditate-- 1. That it argueth a dastardly mind to fear that which is not; for in the church of Christ there is no death (Isa. xxv. 7, 8), and whosoever liveth and believeth in Christ, shall never die (John xi. 26). Let them fear death who live without Christ. Christians die not; but when they please God, they are like Enoch translated unto God (Gen. v. 24;) their pains are but Elijah's fiery chariot to carry them up to heaven (2 …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety "But it is Good for Me to Draw Near to God: I have Put My Trust in the Lord God, that I May Declare all Thy
Psal. lxxiii. 28.--"But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works." After man's first transgression, he was shut out from the tree of life, and cast out of the garden, by which was signified his seclusion and sequestration from the presence of God, and communion with him: and this was in a manner the extermination of all mankind in one, when Adam was driven out of paradise. Now, this had been an eternal separation for any thing that …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
[Sidenote: Influences in the exile that produced written ceremonial laws] The Babylonian exile gave a great opportunity and incentive to the further development of written law. While the temple stood, the ceremonial rites and customs received constant illustration, and were transmitted directly from father to son in the priestly families. Hence, there was little need of writing them down. But when most of the priests were carried captive to Babylonia, as in 597 B.C., and ten years later the temple …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament The Promise to the Patriarchs.
A great epoch is, in Genesis, ushered in with the history of the time of the Patriarchs. Luther says: "This is the third period in which Holy Scripture begins the history of the Church with a new family." In a befitting manner, the representation is opened in Gen. xii. 1-3 by an account of the first revelation of God, given to Abraham at Haran, in which the way is opened up for all that follows, and in which the dispensations of God are brought before us in a rapid survey. Abraham is to forsake …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Appendix xii. The Baptism of Proselytes
ONLY those who have made study of it can have any idea how large, and sometimes bewildering, is the literature on the subject of Jewish Proselytes and their Baptism. Our present remarks will be confined to the Baptism of Proselytes. 1. Generally, as regards proselytes (Gerim) we have to distinguish between the Ger ha-Shaar (proselyte of the gate) and Ger Toshabh (sojourner,' settled among Israel), and again the Ger hatstsedeq (proselyte of righteousness) and Ger habberith (proselyte of the covenant). …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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