Genesis Chpater 20 - Abraham Moves to Gerar, Abimelech and Sarah
Sometime within the year of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham moved his camp to Gerar.
Once again, Abraham asked his wife Sarah to identify him, Abraham, as her brother to the local populace.
Once again, a local King, named Abimelech, saw Sarah and sought to make her his wife and taking her from Abraham. But King Abimelech did not defile Sarah by laying with her.
Jehovah sent a vision to King Abimelech revealing that Sarah was Abraham's wife, and warned King Abimelech was not to go near her. King Abimelch pleaded ignorance as to Sarah's marital status and Jehovah accepted. King Abimelech confronted Abraham about this ruse and Abraham explained he feared he might be killed by those that sought to make Sarah their wife, so he used the ruse. Abraham then explained that the ruse was not a lie, as he, Abraham was infact Sarah's half-brother. King Abimelech gave Abraham rights to pasture his flocks in the area as well as giving Abraham additional livestock, servants and 1,000 pieces of silver.
Abraham made supplication to Jehovah for King Abimelech and Jehovah listened. Jehovah then opened the wombs of Abimelech's wife, his concubines and slave girls. Jehovah had closed their wombs when King Abimelech took Sarah from Abraham.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
01-19 Genesis Chapter 19
Genesis Chapter 19 - Sodom and Gomorrah's Judgement
The evening of the same day the angels dined with Abraham, two of those angels arrived in Sodom. Lot saw them as strangers in the city commons area and bowed low to them and invited them to his house. The angels at first declined, saying they would stay the night in the public square, but Lot was insistent and convinced them to come with him to his house. There Lot prepared a feast for them.
Afterwards and before Lot and his guests retired, the men of Sodom surrounded Lot's house. The account states the crowd included, "from boy to old man." The men of Sodom called out to Lot to send the strangers out so the men of Sodom could rape the guests.
Lot went out to the mob and offered his two virgin daughters to the mob instead and admonished the mob not to act badly. The mob resented Lot's chastising them as Lot was an alien resident and they accused him of playing judge. The mob then turned on Lot and threatened to do worse to him than they intended to do to Lot's guests.
The angels at that point struck the mob with a kind of blindness and they recovered Lot to the house. They then warned Lot to take all his family and leave Sodom because the city of Sodom was to be brought to ruin for the outcry and badness of the city had reached the heavens.
Lot tried to warn his soon to be son-in-laws who were also in the city, but they did not take Lot seriously and thought Lot was joking.
As dawn approached, the Angels became insistent that Lot leave, but he continued to linger. Finally the guests took Lot by the hand and escorted him out of the city. There they exhorted Lot and his family to flee the country. "Escape for your soul!", "Do not look behind you!", "Escape to the Mountains!" they said to Lot. Lot asked if he could flee to a nearby city as he did not think he could make it to the mountains. The angel agreed, and then admonished Lot to go, "because he could not do a thing until Lot arrived at Zoar."
When Lot arrived at Zoar, Jehovah made it rain fire and sulphur in the whole valley of Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot's wife, did not obey the command to not look back and when she did, she was turned into a pillar of salt.
Abraham made his way to the place he had met the angels the day before and when he looked down into the valley of Sodom and Gomorrah, he saw the smoke ascending like the thick smoke of a kiln.
Jehovah honored his word to Abraham and did not destroy the righteous with the wicked, but made the way out for Lot and his family.
Lot then left Zoar and made his way to the mountains and began dwelling in a cave with his daughters. The older daugher spoke with the younger daughter and they hatched a scheme to get their father drunk and lay with him so that they might bear offspring as there were no men where they were. They followed through, first the older and then the younger. The older bore a son, Moab, who became the father of the Moabites. The younger bore a son, Benammi, who became father to the Ammonites.
The evening of the same day the angels dined with Abraham, two of those angels arrived in Sodom. Lot saw them as strangers in the city commons area and bowed low to them and invited them to his house. The angels at first declined, saying they would stay the night in the public square, but Lot was insistent and convinced them to come with him to his house. There Lot prepared a feast for them.
Afterwards and before Lot and his guests retired, the men of Sodom surrounded Lot's house. The account states the crowd included, "from boy to old man." The men of Sodom called out to Lot to send the strangers out so the men of Sodom could rape the guests.
Lot went out to the mob and offered his two virgin daughters to the mob instead and admonished the mob not to act badly. The mob resented Lot's chastising them as Lot was an alien resident and they accused him of playing judge. The mob then turned on Lot and threatened to do worse to him than they intended to do to Lot's guests.
The angels at that point struck the mob with a kind of blindness and they recovered Lot to the house. They then warned Lot to take all his family and leave Sodom because the city of Sodom was to be brought to ruin for the outcry and badness of the city had reached the heavens.
Lot tried to warn his soon to be son-in-laws who were also in the city, but they did not take Lot seriously and thought Lot was joking.
As dawn approached, the Angels became insistent that Lot leave, but he continued to linger. Finally the guests took Lot by the hand and escorted him out of the city. There they exhorted Lot and his family to flee the country. "Escape for your soul!", "Do not look behind you!", "Escape to the Mountains!" they said to Lot. Lot asked if he could flee to a nearby city as he did not think he could make it to the mountains. The angel agreed, and then admonished Lot to go, "because he could not do a thing until Lot arrived at Zoar."
When Lot arrived at Zoar, Jehovah made it rain fire and sulphur in the whole valley of Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot's wife, did not obey the command to not look back and when she did, she was turned into a pillar of salt.
Abraham made his way to the place he had met the angels the day before and when he looked down into the valley of Sodom and Gomorrah, he saw the smoke ascending like the thick smoke of a kiln.
Jehovah honored his word to Abraham and did not destroy the righteous with the wicked, but made the way out for Lot and his family.
Lot then left Zoar and made his way to the mountains and began dwelling in a cave with his daughters. The older daugher spoke with the younger daughter and they hatched a scheme to get their father drunk and lay with him so that they might bear offspring as there were no men where they were. They followed through, first the older and then the younger. The older bore a son, Moab, who became the father of the Moabites. The younger bore a son, Benammi, who became father to the Ammonites.
Monday, April 09, 2012
01-18 Genesis Chapter 18
Genesis Chapter 18 - Abraham, Three Travelers, Abraham Pleads for the Righteous in Sodom
While living near the big trees of Mamre Abraham saw three "travelers" whom he perceived to be angels. He rushed to them and implored them to stop, rest and refresh themselves with water and a meal. When they agreed, Abraham himself attended to the meal, picking out a bull and having fresh bread made for the travelers. Further, Abraham set the meal before them and waited upon them himself and without eating.
The travelers inquired about Sarah and then proceeded to tell Abraham that when they returned a year from now, Abraham and Sarah would have a child. Sarah laughed at the thought of this, but denied it when confronted.
The travelers left to go their way and Abraham walked along with them.
The angel speaking for Jehovah then reiterated the blessing that was to come on Abraham's seed, that he would become a great nation and by his seed, all the nations of the earth would bless themselves. Further, the angel informed Abraham that their purpose was to investigate Sodom and Gomorrah because word of the great sins of the two cities had reached up even to the heavens.
At this point two of the angels continued on their way, while Abraham approached the angel speaking for God and inquired if Jehovah would really sweep away the godly with the wicked? Abraham pointed out how unthinkable it would be for Jehovah to punish the righteous along with the wicked.
Abraham then asked if God would spare the cities if there were found 50 good men living in the cities? God answered the cities would be spared if there were found 50 righteous men in their borders. Abraham asked God if he would spare the cities this time, and subsequent times, reducing the number of righteous required to save the city. Abraham continued to do this until he reached just 10 righteous men. Each time Abraham made his request, Jehovah agreed to spare the city if there were found the number of righteous men Abraham requested, including as few as 10 righteous men.
After that, Abraham and the angel went each their own way.
While living near the big trees of Mamre Abraham saw three "travelers" whom he perceived to be angels. He rushed to them and implored them to stop, rest and refresh themselves with water and a meal. When they agreed, Abraham himself attended to the meal, picking out a bull and having fresh bread made for the travelers. Further, Abraham set the meal before them and waited upon them himself and without eating.
The travelers inquired about Sarah and then proceeded to tell Abraham that when they returned a year from now, Abraham and Sarah would have a child. Sarah laughed at the thought of this, but denied it when confronted.
The travelers left to go their way and Abraham walked along with them.
The angel speaking for Jehovah then reiterated the blessing that was to come on Abraham's seed, that he would become a great nation and by his seed, all the nations of the earth would bless themselves. Further, the angel informed Abraham that their purpose was to investigate Sodom and Gomorrah because word of the great sins of the two cities had reached up even to the heavens.
At this point two of the angels continued on their way, while Abraham approached the angel speaking for God and inquired if Jehovah would really sweep away the godly with the wicked? Abraham pointed out how unthinkable it would be for Jehovah to punish the righteous along with the wicked.
Abraham then asked if God would spare the cities if there were found 50 good men living in the cities? God answered the cities would be spared if there were found 50 righteous men in their borders. Abraham asked God if he would spare the cities this time, and subsequent times, reducing the number of righteous required to save the city. Abraham continued to do this until he reached just 10 righteous men. Each time Abraham made his request, Jehovah agreed to spare the city if there were found the number of righteous men Abraham requested, including as few as 10 righteous men.
After that, Abraham and the angel went each their own way.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
01-17 Genesis Chapter 17
Genesis Chapter 17 - Covenant Remembered, Abram and Sarai's Names Changed, Circumcision
Jehovah reiterated his covenant with Abram when Abram was 99 years old and at this time also changed Abram's and Sarai's named to Abraham and Sarah. The practise of Circumcision was instituted as an obligation of the covenant and all males in the employ or under servitude to Abraham were required to be circumcised. Newborn males were to be circumcised on the 8th day after birth.
Abraham laughed at the prospect of being a father at 100 years old and Sarah a mother at 90 years old. He inquired regarding Ishmael, and Jehovah told him that the line of the blessing would not go through Ishmael, but would be through Sarah's son. Jehovah promised to bless Ishmael and make him a great nation, but the seed by which to he entire earth would bless itsself, would be through Sarah's son, Isaac.
Abraham then ordered all his men circumcised. Abraham was 99 and Ishmael was 13 when they were circumcised.
Jehovah reiterated his covenant with Abram when Abram was 99 years old and at this time also changed Abram's and Sarai's named to Abraham and Sarah. The practise of Circumcision was instituted as an obligation of the covenant and all males in the employ or under servitude to Abraham were required to be circumcised. Newborn males were to be circumcised on the 8th day after birth.
Abraham laughed at the prospect of being a father at 100 years old and Sarah a mother at 90 years old. He inquired regarding Ishmael, and Jehovah told him that the line of the blessing would not go through Ishmael, but would be through Sarah's son. Jehovah promised to bless Ishmael and make him a great nation, but the seed by which to he entire earth would bless itsself, would be through Sarah's son, Isaac.
Abraham then ordered all his men circumcised. Abraham was 99 and Ishmael was 13 when they were circumcised.
01-16 Genesis Chapter 16
Genesis Chapter 16 - Hagar and Ishmael
Sarai had proven to be barren, so she gave Abram her maid servant Hagar as wife.
After Hagar became pregnant, she began to despise Sarai. Sarai called her actions out to Abram and he gave Hagar back to Sarai. Sarai in turn humilated Hagar causing her to run away. An angel appeared to Hagar and instructed her to return to Sarai and humble herself. The angel told her to name her son Ishmael and promised her Ishmael would one day become a great nation.
Abram was 86 years old when Ishmael was born.
Sarai had proven to be barren, so she gave Abram her maid servant Hagar as wife.
After Hagar became pregnant, she began to despise Sarai. Sarai called her actions out to Abram and he gave Hagar back to Sarai. Sarai in turn humilated Hagar causing her to run away. An angel appeared to Hagar and instructed her to return to Sarai and humble herself. The angel told her to name her son Ishmael and promised her Ishmael would one day become a great nation.
Abram was 86 years old when Ishmael was born.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
01-15 Genesis Chpater 15
Genesis Chapter 15 - The Promise Reiterated, The Prophesy
Jehovah speaks to Abram and promises to be his shield and to give him great reward. Abram asks what can be given him as he has no seed (descendants). Jehovah states Abram's descendants will be as numerous as the stars. Abram put faith in Jehovah and prepared a sacrifice.
Later Abram fell into a deep sleep and Jehovah prophesied that Abram's descendants would live as aliens in a land not theirs and be in servitude for 400 years. After the 400 years, his descendants would leave, but not empty-handed. Stated that in the Fourth Generation his seed would return the promised land, because the Ammorite error had not come to completion.
On that day, Jehovah concluded his covenant with Abram to give Abram's descendants the Promised Land.
Jehovah speaks to Abram and promises to be his shield and to give him great reward. Abram asks what can be given him as he has no seed (descendants). Jehovah states Abram's descendants will be as numerous as the stars. Abram put faith in Jehovah and prepared a sacrifice.
Later Abram fell into a deep sleep and Jehovah prophesied that Abram's descendants would live as aliens in a land not theirs and be in servitude for 400 years. After the 400 years, his descendants would leave, but not empty-handed. Stated that in the Fourth Generation his seed would return the promised land, because the Ammorite error had not come to completion.
On that day, Jehovah concluded his covenant with Abram to give Abram's descendants the Promised Land.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
01-14 Genesis Chapter 14
Genesis Chapter 14 - Canaanite Wars, Abram's Battles
Bera, King of Sodom; Birsha, King of Gomorrah; Amraphel, King of Shinar; Arioch, King of Ellsar; Chedorlaomer, King of Elam; Tidal, King of Goiim.
King Bera and King Birsha rebelled against King Chedorlaomer; and were killed in battle. King Chedorlaomer then sacked Sodom and Gomorrah taking plunder, including Abram's Nephew Lot and Lot's family.
Abram heard of Lot's capture and gathered 318 of his men that were trained for war and set out to free Lot.
Abram divided his forces at night on the approach to King Chedorlaomer's encampment, and then attacked and defeated the five kings. Abram freed Lot and recovered all that was looted from Sodom and Gomorrah.
After the battle, the King of Salem, Melchizedek came out to meet Abram. Melchizedek was also a Priest of Jehovah. King/Priest Melchizedek blessed Abram. Abram in turn gave (tithed) 1/10th of the recovery to Melchizedek.
The King of Sodom came out to Abram and requested all the souls, telling Abram to keep the remainder of the goods. Abram refused to take anything, except what had been eaten by the men and he returned the remainder of the goods to his confederates. Abram stated his reason, "so the King of Sodom could not say he made Abram rich."
Bera, King of Sodom; Birsha, King of Gomorrah; Amraphel, King of Shinar; Arioch, King of Ellsar; Chedorlaomer, King of Elam; Tidal, King of Goiim.
King Bera and King Birsha rebelled against King Chedorlaomer; and were killed in battle. King Chedorlaomer then sacked Sodom and Gomorrah taking plunder, including Abram's Nephew Lot and Lot's family.
Abram heard of Lot's capture and gathered 318 of his men that were trained for war and set out to free Lot.
Abram divided his forces at night on the approach to King Chedorlaomer's encampment, and then attacked and defeated the five kings. Abram freed Lot and recovered all that was looted from Sodom and Gomorrah.
After the battle, the King of Salem, Melchizedek came out to meet Abram. Melchizedek was also a Priest of Jehovah. King/Priest Melchizedek blessed Abram. Abram in turn gave (tithed) 1/10th of the recovery to Melchizedek.
The King of Sodom came out to Abram and requested all the souls, telling Abram to keep the remainder of the goods. Abram refused to take anything, except what had been eaten by the men and he returned the remainder of the goods to his confederates. Abram stated his reason, "so the King of Sodom could not say he made Abram rich."
01-13 Genesis Chapter 13
Genesis Chpater 13 - Abram and Nephew Lot Separate
Abram leaves Egypt with his additional wealth and returns the area near Bethel. When there, he calls on Jehovah.
Strife develops between his servants and his Nephew Lot's servants. Abram suggests they separate, and gives Lot his choice of direction.
Lot chose the area near Sodom and Gomorrah. The men of Sodom and Gomorrah already had a reputation for being gross sinners.
Jehovah again promises Abram to make his seed numerous and then instructed Abram to tour the land.
Abram builds an altar at Hebron.
Abram leaves Egypt with his additional wealth and returns the area near Bethel. When there, he calls on Jehovah.
Strife develops between his servants and his Nephew Lot's servants. Abram suggests they separate, and gives Lot his choice of direction.
Lot chose the area near Sodom and Gomorrah. The men of Sodom and Gomorrah already had a reputation for being gross sinners.
Jehovah again promises Abram to make his seed numerous and then instructed Abram to tour the land.
Abram builds an altar at Hebron.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
01-12 Genesis Chapter 12
Genesis Chapter 12 - Abram and the Promise, Pharoah Eyes Sarai
Jehovah asks Abram to leave Ur and promises to make a Great Nation out of him. Abram was 75 years old when he left, taking his wife, Sarai and his nephew Lot and all his possessions.
God promises all the land of Canaan to Abram's decendants. In the promise, God states he will bless those blessing Abram and curse those cursing Abram; and at the end, all the families of the Earth will bless themselves by means of Abram.
Abram built an altar to God at the location of the vision.
Abram left that area and traveled to Bethel, and built another altar and there began to call on the name of Jehovah. A famine occured in the area of Bethel, so Abram traveled on to Egypt.
When near, he feared for his life due to men envious of Sarai, and asked Sarai to claim he was her brother.
In fact, when Pharoah heard of Sarai's beauty, he took her into his house with a view to making her one of his wives. He began to treat Abram well, giving him livestock, servants and wealth. Eventually, Jehovah struck Pharoah's house because of Sarai, and when Pharoah learned Sarai was Abram's wife he sent them on their way, with their newly acquired wealth. Pharoah then complained he did not know Sarai was the wife of Abram when he made his advances. The malady's on Pharoah's house were lifted when Abram and Sarai departed.
Jehovah asks Abram to leave Ur and promises to make a Great Nation out of him. Abram was 75 years old when he left, taking his wife, Sarai and his nephew Lot and all his possessions.
God promises all the land of Canaan to Abram's decendants. In the promise, God states he will bless those blessing Abram and curse those cursing Abram; and at the end, all the families of the Earth will bless themselves by means of Abram.
Abram built an altar to God at the location of the vision.
Abram left that area and traveled to Bethel, and built another altar and there began to call on the name of Jehovah. A famine occured in the area of Bethel, so Abram traveled on to Egypt.
When near, he feared for his life due to men envious of Sarai, and asked Sarai to claim he was her brother.
In fact, when Pharoah heard of Sarai's beauty, he took her into his house with a view to making her one of his wives. He began to treat Abram well, giving him livestock, servants and wealth. Eventually, Jehovah struck Pharoah's house because of Sarai, and when Pharoah learned Sarai was Abram's wife he sent them on their way, with their newly acquired wealth. Pharoah then complained he did not know Sarai was the wife of Abram when he made his advances. The malady's on Pharoah's house were lifted when Abram and Sarai departed.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
01-11 Genesis Chapter 11
Genesis Chapter 11 - One Language, Confusion, Dispersal and the Decendents of Shem
From Man's creation until this time, mankind had one language.
Many settled in the Land of Shinar and resisted God's command to spread over the entire Earth. They set about to build a tower to reach the heavens. Jehovah took note and observed, "They are one people and one language; now there is nothing that they may have in mind to do that will be unattainable."
So Jehovah confused their languages and the people began to scatter and left off building the Tower. Because of this, the city and the tower were called "Babel".
Shem was 100 years old when he fathered Arpachshad, which was 2 years after the Flood. After Arpachshad, Shem lived 500 more years fathering sons and daughters so Shem was 600 when he died.
Arpachshad fathered Shelah when he was 35 years old and then lived 403 more years fathering sons and daughters so Arpachshad was 438 years old when he died.
Shelah lived 30 years and fathered Eber and then continued living for 403 more years, fathering sons and daughters. Shelah was 433 years when he died.
Eber was 34 years old when he fathered Peleg, and lived an additional 430 years fathereing sons and daughters. Eber was 464 years old when he died.
Peleg was 30 years old when he fathered Reu, and lived 209 years fathering sons and daughters. Peleg was 239 years old when he died.
Reu lived 32 years and fathered Serug and lived 207 years afterward, fathereing sons and daughters. Reu was 239 when he died.
Serug lived 30 years and fathered Nahor and then lived 200 years afterwards, fathering sons and daughters. Serug was 230 years old when he died.
Nahor lived 29 years and fathered Terah and then lived 119 years afterwards, fathering sons and daughters. Nahor was 148 when he died.
Terah lived 70 years and fathered Abram, Nahor and Haran.
Haran fathered Lot, Iscah and Milcah (a daughter) and died while with Terah in Ur.
Abram and Nahor took wives. Abram's wife was Sarai, Nahor's wife was Milcah. Micah was Haran's daughter.
Sarai, Abram's wife proved to be barren.
After Haran died, Terah took Abram, Lot and Sarai out of Ur and relocated to Canaan, near the city of Haran. Terah died there at age 205.
From Man's creation until this time, mankind had one language.
Many settled in the Land of Shinar and resisted God's command to spread over the entire Earth. They set about to build a tower to reach the heavens. Jehovah took note and observed, "They are one people and one language; now there is nothing that they may have in mind to do that will be unattainable."
So Jehovah confused their languages and the people began to scatter and left off building the Tower. Because of this, the city and the tower were called "Babel".
Shem was 100 years old when he fathered Arpachshad, which was 2 years after the Flood. After Arpachshad, Shem lived 500 more years fathering sons and daughters so Shem was 600 when he died.
Arpachshad fathered Shelah when he was 35 years old and then lived 403 more years fathering sons and daughters so Arpachshad was 438 years old when he died.
Shelah lived 30 years and fathered Eber and then continued living for 403 more years, fathering sons and daughters. Shelah was 433 years when he died.
Eber was 34 years old when he fathered Peleg, and lived an additional 430 years fathereing sons and daughters. Eber was 464 years old when he died.
Peleg was 30 years old when he fathered Reu, and lived 209 years fathering sons and daughters. Peleg was 239 years old when he died.
Reu lived 32 years and fathered Serug and lived 207 years afterward, fathereing sons and daughters. Reu was 239 when he died.
Serug lived 30 years and fathered Nahor and then lived 200 years afterwards, fathering sons and daughters. Serug was 230 years old when he died.
Nahor lived 29 years and fathered Terah and then lived 119 years afterwards, fathering sons and daughters. Nahor was 148 when he died.
Terah lived 70 years and fathered Abram, Nahor and Haran.
Haran fathered Lot, Iscah and Milcah (a daughter) and died while with Terah in Ur.
Abram and Nahor took wives. Abram's wife was Sarai, Nahor's wife was Milcah. Micah was Haran's daughter.
Sarai, Abram's wife proved to be barren.
After Haran died, Terah took Abram, Lot and Sarai out of Ur and relocated to Canaan, near the city of Haran. Terah died there at age 205.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
01-10 Genesis Chapter 10
Genesis Chapter 10 - Geneology of Noah's Sons, Nimrod
"Just like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah"
Japheth sons were: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras.
- Gomer's sons were Ashkenaz, Riphiath, Togarmah
- Javan's sons were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, Dodanim (populated the isles)
Ham's sons were: Cush, Mizraim, Put, Canaan.
- Cush's sons were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, Sabteca, Nimrod
- Raamah's sons were Sheba, Dedan
- Mizraim's sons were Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim, Pathrusim, Casluhim (father to the Phillistines) and Caphtorim.
- Canaan's sons were Sidon, Heth.
Shem's sons were: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, Aram
- Aram's sons were Uz, Hul, Gether, Mash
- Arpachshad's son was Shelah.
- Shelah's son was Eber.
- Eber's sons were Peleg and Joktan.
- Joktan's sons were Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, Jobab.
Cush fathered Nimrod, and it was Nimrod who made the start of opposing Jehovah. Nimrod was known as being mighty and the saying was spawned, "Just like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah." Nimrod's kingdom started at Babel, but he also built Erech, Accad, Calneh in the land of Shinar. Nimrod then went to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth-Ir, Calah and Resen (between Nineveh and Calah.)
Canaan's peoples included the Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites, Hivites, Arkites, Sinites, Arvadites, Zemarities, Hamathites and then they were scattered.
Peleg's name means "Divided" because, "in his days the Earth was divided."
"Just like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah"
Japheth sons were: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras.
- Gomer's sons were Ashkenaz, Riphiath, Togarmah
- Javan's sons were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, Dodanim (populated the isles)
Ham's sons were: Cush, Mizraim, Put, Canaan.
- Cush's sons were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, Sabteca, Nimrod
- Raamah's sons were Sheba, Dedan
- Mizraim's sons were Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim, Pathrusim, Casluhim (father to the Phillistines) and Caphtorim.
- Canaan's sons were Sidon, Heth.
Shem's sons were: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, Aram
- Aram's sons were Uz, Hul, Gether, Mash
- Arpachshad's son was Shelah.
- Shelah's son was Eber.
- Eber's sons were Peleg and Joktan.
- Joktan's sons were Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, Jobab.
Cush fathered Nimrod, and it was Nimrod who made the start of opposing Jehovah. Nimrod was known as being mighty and the saying was spawned, "Just like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah." Nimrod's kingdom started at Babel, but he also built Erech, Accad, Calneh in the land of Shinar. Nimrod then went to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth-Ir, Calah and Resen (between Nineveh and Calah.)
Canaan's peoples included the Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites, Hivites, Arkites, Sinites, Arvadites, Zemarities, Hamathites and then they were scattered.
Peleg's name means "Divided" because, "in his days the Earth was divided."
Sunday, March 11, 2012
01-09 Genesis Chapter 9
Genesis Chapter 9 - Post Flood Blessing, Laws, Rainbow Covenant and Canaan's Curse
Jehovah blesses Noah, his family and the animals. Tells all to be fruitful and become many and fill the earth. God further informs Noah that the animals will begin to fear men and that he (God) gives all animals as food for man with the one prohibition that the animal flesh must not be eaten with its soul, the blood.
Next is the law of murder, God states he will ask back for souls that are slain, whether by man or animal. Then states, "Anyone shedding Man's blood, by Man his own blood will be shed."
Establishes a covenant that no more will all flesh be cut off by means of flood waters. Gives the sign of the rainbow as the sign of the covenant.
Noah's sons are Shem, Ham and Japheth. Ham's son is Canaan.
Noah plants a vineyard, makes wine and in drinking the wine becomes drunk and uncovers himself in his tent. Ham see's his Father's nakedness and tells his brothers. Shem and Japheth respectfully cover their father without looking upon his nakedness. When Noah awakes and learns what happened he curses Canaan and blesses Shem and Japheth.
Noah lives for 350 years after the flood, and died at 950 years.
Jehovah blesses Noah, his family and the animals. Tells all to be fruitful and become many and fill the earth. God further informs Noah that the animals will begin to fear men and that he (God) gives all animals as food for man with the one prohibition that the animal flesh must not be eaten with its soul, the blood.
Next is the law of murder, God states he will ask back for souls that are slain, whether by man or animal. Then states, "Anyone shedding Man's blood, by Man his own blood will be shed."
Establishes a covenant that no more will all flesh be cut off by means of flood waters. Gives the sign of the rainbow as the sign of the covenant.
Noah's sons are Shem, Ham and Japheth. Ham's son is Canaan.
Noah plants a vineyard, makes wine and in drinking the wine becomes drunk and uncovers himself in his tent. Ham see's his Father's nakedness and tells his brothers. Shem and Japheth respectfully cover their father without looking upon his nakedness. When Noah awakes and learns what happened he curses Canaan and blesses Shem and Japheth.
Noah lives for 350 years after the flood, and died at 950 years.
Monday, March 05, 2012
01-08 Genesis Chapter 8
Chapter 8 - The Great Flood Ends
150 Days after the Flood started, God caused a wind to pass over the earth and the waters began to subside. The underground springs and fountains ceased. The rain and downpours were restrained.
The waters recede for another 150 days.
In the 7th Month, 17th day of the month, the Ark came to rest on Mount Ararat.
In the 10th month the tops of mountains appeared. After 40 more days, Noah sent out a raven and then a dove. The dove returned because there was no where to set down. 7 Days later, Noah sent the dove again and the dove returned with an olive leaf. After an additional 7 days, Noah sent the dove out for a last time because the dove did not return.
In Noah's 601st year, the first day of the first month the waters drained and Noah removed the covering of the Ark. The ground was dry. By the 27th day of the second month, the flood waters were drained and the earth was dry.
At that time, Jehovah instructed Noah, his family and the animals to leave the Ark and gave them the command to spread over all the earth, multiply, become many and fill the earth.
Noah built an altar and sacrificed some of the clean animals to Jehovah. Jehovah observes that Man's inclination is bad from his youth up; and resolved to never again to call down evil on the ground on account of man, nor to ever again deal every living thing such a blow.
Jehovah gives the prophesy, "For all the days the Earth continues, seed sowing and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."
150 Days after the Flood started, God caused a wind to pass over the earth and the waters began to subside. The underground springs and fountains ceased. The rain and downpours were restrained.
The waters recede for another 150 days.
In the 7th Month, 17th day of the month, the Ark came to rest on Mount Ararat.
In the 10th month the tops of mountains appeared. After 40 more days, Noah sent out a raven and then a dove. The dove returned because there was no where to set down. 7 Days later, Noah sent the dove again and the dove returned with an olive leaf. After an additional 7 days, Noah sent the dove out for a last time because the dove did not return.
In Noah's 601st year, the first day of the first month the waters drained and Noah removed the covering of the Ark. The ground was dry. By the 27th day of the second month, the flood waters were drained and the earth was dry.
At that time, Jehovah instructed Noah, his family and the animals to leave the Ark and gave them the command to spread over all the earth, multiply, become many and fill the earth.
Noah built an altar and sacrificed some of the clean animals to Jehovah. Jehovah observes that Man's inclination is bad from his youth up; and resolved to never again to call down evil on the ground on account of man, nor to ever again deal every living thing such a blow.
Jehovah gives the prophesy, "For all the days the Earth continues, seed sowing and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."
Thursday, March 01, 2012
01-07 Genesis Chapter 7
Chapter 7 - The Flood
"In Noah's 600th year, 2nd Month, 17th Day of the Month the Flood came."
Noah collected 2 of each kind of unclean beast, 7 of each kind of clean beast, 7 of each kind of flying animal. And then 7 days prior to the start of the Flood, Jehovah orders Noah and his family and the representative sample of animals into the Ark and shuts the door.
Jehovah tells Noah it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights.
In Noah's 600th year, second month, seventeenth day of the month the rains came and the springs of the earth broke open and deluge started and continued as prophesied for 40 day and 40 nights.
The waters rose till they covered he highest mountains by 15 cubits. All this time the Ark floated, with Noah, his family and the representative sampling of animals.
All that lived on dry ground that were not in the Ark died.
The waters covered the earth for 150 days.
"In Noah's 600th year, 2nd Month, 17th Day of the Month the Flood came."
Noah collected 2 of each kind of unclean beast, 7 of each kind of clean beast, 7 of each kind of flying animal. And then 7 days prior to the start of the Flood, Jehovah orders Noah and his family and the representative sample of animals into the Ark and shuts the door.
Jehovah tells Noah it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights.
In Noah's 600th year, second month, seventeenth day of the month the rains came and the springs of the earth broke open and deluge started and continued as prophesied for 40 day and 40 nights.
The waters rose till they covered he highest mountains by 15 cubits. All this time the Ark floated, with Noah, his family and the representative sampling of animals.
All that lived on dry ground that were not in the Ark died.
The waters covered the earth for 150 days.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
01-06 Genesis Chapter 6
Chapter 6 - Fallen Angels, Nephilim, Noah Builds the Ark
Certain angels found the human women attractive and foresook their station to come down and take human women as lovers and wives.
The union of these produced hybrids known as the Nephilim or "Giants." The Nephilim were large, mighty and exceedingly violent. Their exploits and stories are the source of the various myths and legends across the earth.
Jehovah sees the violence in the earth and notes that the very inclination of man is bad and man's thoughts were bad at all times. God is described as feeling regret for making man and feeling hurt to his heart at how mankind turned out. God also found that the earth was ruined and full of violence. It is stated that ALL FLESH had ruined its way; therefore, God resolved to wipe both man and animals from the earth. A time limit of 120 years was set for this to occur.
There was one man and his family that found favor with God, and that was Noah. Noah was found to be righteous. Noah was father to three sons.
Jehovah told Noah of the upcoming purge by deluge due to the ruined flesh and the excessive violence and instructed Noah to build an Ark.
The specifications for the Ark:
- Build an Ark and fill with compartments
- Use a resinous wood
- Coat it inside and out with tar
- Length: 300 cubits
- Width: 50 cubits
- Hieght: 50 Cubits
- Side Entrance
- A "Tsohar" Roof with a 1 cubit rise
Jehovah covenanted with Noah that whoever entered the Ark with him would be saved along with Noah, his family and the sampling of animals.
Noah was instructed to bring two of each kind of animal into the Ark and to provision it with every kind of food.
Noah did as he was commanded.
Certain angels found the human women attractive and foresook their station to come down and take human women as lovers and wives.
The union of these produced hybrids known as the Nephilim or "Giants." The Nephilim were large, mighty and exceedingly violent. Their exploits and stories are the source of the various myths and legends across the earth.
Jehovah sees the violence in the earth and notes that the very inclination of man is bad and man's thoughts were bad at all times. God is described as feeling regret for making man and feeling hurt to his heart at how mankind turned out. God also found that the earth was ruined and full of violence. It is stated that ALL FLESH had ruined its way; therefore, God resolved to wipe both man and animals from the earth. A time limit of 120 years was set for this to occur.
There was one man and his family that found favor with God, and that was Noah. Noah was found to be righteous. Noah was father to three sons.
Jehovah told Noah of the upcoming purge by deluge due to the ruined flesh and the excessive violence and instructed Noah to build an Ark.
The specifications for the Ark:
- Build an Ark and fill with compartments
- Use a resinous wood
- Coat it inside and out with tar
- Length: 300 cubits
- Width: 50 cubits
- Hieght: 50 Cubits
- Side Entrance
- A "Tsohar" Roof with a 1 cubit rise
Jehovah covenanted with Noah that whoever entered the Ark with him would be saved along with Noah, his family and the sampling of animals.
Noah was instructed to bring two of each kind of animal into the Ark and to provision it with every kind of food.
Noah did as he was commanded.
Friday, February 24, 2012
01-05 Genesis, Chapter 5
Chapter 5 - History, Adam to Noah
Adam was created in the likeness of God. God named Adam and Eve at their creation, "Man."
Adam was a 130 years old when Seth was born. Seth was a son in, "Adam's likeness." Adam lived 800 years after Seth for a total life span of 930 years, and became father to sons and daughters.
Seth fathered Enosh at 105 years and lived 807 more years fathering sons and daughters. Seth died at 912.
Enosh fathered Kenan at 90 years and lived 815 more years fathering sons and daughters. Enoch died at 905 years.
Kenan fathered Mahalalel at 70 years and lived 840 more years fathering sons and daughters. Kenan died at 910 years.
Mahalalel fathered Jared at 60 years and lived 830 more years fathering sons and daughters. Mahalel died at 895 years.
Jared fathered Enoch at 162 years and lived 800 more years fathering sons and daughters. Jared died at 962 years.
Enoch fathered Methuselah at 65 years and lived 300 more years fathering sons and daughters. Enoch died at 365 years. Enoch was righteous and walked with God, and was no more because God took him.
Methuselah fathered Lamech at 187 years and lived 782 more years fathering sons and daughters. Methuselah died at 969 years.
Lamech fathered Noah at 182 years and lived 595 more years fathering sons and daughters. Lamech died at 767 years. Lamech prohesied that Noah would be the one that would bring relief from ground being cursed on the part of Adam.
Noah lived 500 years and fathered Shem, Ham and Japheth.
Adam was created in the likeness of God. God named Adam and Eve at their creation, "Man."
Adam was a 130 years old when Seth was born. Seth was a son in, "Adam's likeness." Adam lived 800 years after Seth for a total life span of 930 years, and became father to sons and daughters.
Seth fathered Enosh at 105 years and lived 807 more years fathering sons and daughters. Seth died at 912.
Enosh fathered Kenan at 90 years and lived 815 more years fathering sons and daughters. Enoch died at 905 years.
Kenan fathered Mahalalel at 70 years and lived 840 more years fathering sons and daughters. Kenan died at 910 years.
Mahalalel fathered Jared at 60 years and lived 830 more years fathering sons and daughters. Mahalel died at 895 years.
Jared fathered Enoch at 162 years and lived 800 more years fathering sons and daughters. Jared died at 962 years.
Enoch fathered Methuselah at 65 years and lived 300 more years fathering sons and daughters. Enoch died at 365 years. Enoch was righteous and walked with God, and was no more because God took him.
Methuselah fathered Lamech at 187 years and lived 782 more years fathering sons and daughters. Methuselah died at 969 years.
Lamech fathered Noah at 182 years and lived 595 more years fathering sons and daughters. Lamech died at 767 years. Lamech prohesied that Noah would be the one that would bring relief from ground being cursed on the part of Adam.
Noah lived 500 years and fathered Shem, Ham and Japheth.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
01-04 Genesis, Chapter 4
Chapter 4 - Cain and Abel, Murder, Seth, Enosh
"I have produced a man with the aid of Jehovah"
Eve gives birth to the first man born of woman, Cain. Eve acknowledges Jehovah.
Abel born.
Cain is a farmer raising crops. Abel is a shepherd, herding sheep.
Both Cain and Abel sacrifice their "first fruits" to Jehovah. Cain the first fruits of his crops and Abel the firstlings of his herd.
Abel's sacrifice is favored over Cain's; and this makes Cain hot with anger. Jehovah warns Cain to let go of the anger because, "sin is crouching at his door." Cain does not listen to the advice; instead he deceives Abel into going with him (Cain) to check out a field. When the two men are alone, Cain kills Abel.
Later, Jehovah approaches Cain and inquires as to Abel's whereabouts. Cain lies and answers God saying he does not know, and then Cain asks God if he (Cain) is his brother's keeper.
Jehovah convicts Cain based on the evidence of Abel's blood crying out from the ground. Jehovah curses Cain and tells him the ground will not produce its fruit for Cain as before and that Cain will become a wanderer and a fugitive. Cain laments that he is now in danger of being killed for crime and appeals to Jehovah. Jehovah marks Cain and decrees vengence on anyone killing Cain. Cain departs and leaves the area for the land of the fugitives.
Cain's Geneology:
Cain's first son is Enoch. Cain builds a city and names it Enoch.
Enoch fathers Irad. Irad fathers Mehujal. Mehujal fathers Methushael. Methushael fathers Lamech. Lamech takes two wives: Adah and Zillah. Wife Adah bears Lamech Jabal and Jubal. Wife Zillah bears Lamech Tubal Cain.
Jabal considered the founder of all those who live in tents and have livestock. Jubal the founder of harp and pipe musicians. Tubal Cain considered the founder of all those working with metal tools and metals.
Lamech and Zillah have a daughter, named Naamah.
Lamech's poem: He killed a man for injuring him. If Cain was to be avenged (seven times), then Lamech claims the right to be avenged eleven times more (seventy-seven times.)
Adam and Eve have another son, Seth. Seth replaces Abel. Seth's son is Enosh.
The chapter closes with the comment that in the time of Enosh, there was a start made to call on the name of Jehovah.
"I have produced a man with the aid of Jehovah"
Eve gives birth to the first man born of woman, Cain. Eve acknowledges Jehovah.
Abel born.
Cain is a farmer raising crops. Abel is a shepherd, herding sheep.
Both Cain and Abel sacrifice their "first fruits" to Jehovah. Cain the first fruits of his crops and Abel the firstlings of his herd.
Abel's sacrifice is favored over Cain's; and this makes Cain hot with anger. Jehovah warns Cain to let go of the anger because, "sin is crouching at his door." Cain does not listen to the advice; instead he deceives Abel into going with him (Cain) to check out a field. When the two men are alone, Cain kills Abel.
Later, Jehovah approaches Cain and inquires as to Abel's whereabouts. Cain lies and answers God saying he does not know, and then Cain asks God if he (Cain) is his brother's keeper.
Jehovah convicts Cain based on the evidence of Abel's blood crying out from the ground. Jehovah curses Cain and tells him the ground will not produce its fruit for Cain as before and that Cain will become a wanderer and a fugitive. Cain laments that he is now in danger of being killed for crime and appeals to Jehovah. Jehovah marks Cain and decrees vengence on anyone killing Cain. Cain departs and leaves the area for the land of the fugitives.
Cain's Geneology:
Cain's first son is Enoch. Cain builds a city and names it Enoch.
Enoch fathers Irad. Irad fathers Mehujal. Mehujal fathers Methushael. Methushael fathers Lamech. Lamech takes two wives: Adah and Zillah. Wife Adah bears Lamech Jabal and Jubal. Wife Zillah bears Lamech Tubal Cain.
Jabal considered the founder of all those who live in tents and have livestock. Jubal the founder of harp and pipe musicians. Tubal Cain considered the founder of all those working with metal tools and metals.
Lamech and Zillah have a daughter, named Naamah.
Lamech's poem: He killed a man for injuring him. If Cain was to be avenged (seven times), then Lamech claims the right to be avenged eleven times more (seventy-seven times.)
Adam and Eve have another son, Seth. Seth replaces Abel. Seth's son is Enosh.
The chapter closes with the comment that in the time of Enosh, there was a start made to call on the name of Jehovah.
Friday, February 17, 2012
01-03 Genesis, Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Mankind's Fall into Sin, and the Curse
The "Serpent" is introduced as the most cautious of all wild beasts.
The Serpent spoke to Eve asking if God really said not to eat of every tree if the garden. Eve responded that God had given all the trees of the Garden as food, except one in the middle of the Garden. That tree, Eve said they were not to eat its fruit or even touch the tree on penalty of death.
The Serpent uttered the first lie and told Eve she would NOT die, but she would instead become like God, knowing good and bad.
Eve then began seeing the tree as something desirable, she took the fruit and ate it. Later she gave some of the fruit to her husband, Adam and he ate of it. At that time both Adam's and Eve's eyes were opened and they perceived they were naked and made coverings for themselves from fig leaves.
Adam & Eve heard the voice of Jehovah in the Garden and hid themselves. Adam finally answered Jehovah's calling saying they had hid because they were naked and afraid. Jehovah asked them how they knew they were naked and followed asking if they had eaten of the fruit of the forbidden tree.
Adam answered he had eaten the fruit blaming Eve, the woman God gave him, for giving it to him. When questioned, Eve blamed the Serpent who had deceived her.
The curses:
Jehovah curses the Serpent and gives the first prophesy saying He (Jehovah) will put enmity between the Serpent and the woman and their seeds. He (the woman's seed) will bruise you (the Serpent) in the head and you (the Serpent) will bruise him (the woman's seed) in the heal.
Jehovah tells the woman her birth pains will be greatly increased, she will crave her husband and he will dominate her.
Jehovah tells Adam that the Ground is now cursed on his account. He states that Adam will now die, "for dust you are, and to dust you will return."
Life after the Fall:
Adam names the woman Eve, because she bcomes the mother to all mankind. Jehovah provides animal skins for Adam and Eve to wear.
Jehovah then notes that Man has become like the the gods, knowing good and evil, and moves to block Mankind's access to the Tree of Life. He drives Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden and places a whirling sword to guard the entry to Eden.
The "Serpent" is introduced as the most cautious of all wild beasts.
The Serpent spoke to Eve asking if God really said not to eat of every tree if the garden. Eve responded that God had given all the trees of the Garden as food, except one in the middle of the Garden. That tree, Eve said they were not to eat its fruit or even touch the tree on penalty of death.
The Serpent uttered the first lie and told Eve she would NOT die, but she would instead become like God, knowing good and bad.
Eve then began seeing the tree as something desirable, she took the fruit and ate it. Later she gave some of the fruit to her husband, Adam and he ate of it. At that time both Adam's and Eve's eyes were opened and they perceived they were naked and made coverings for themselves from fig leaves.
Adam & Eve heard the voice of Jehovah in the Garden and hid themselves. Adam finally answered Jehovah's calling saying they had hid because they were naked and afraid. Jehovah asked them how they knew they were naked and followed asking if they had eaten of the fruit of the forbidden tree.
Adam answered he had eaten the fruit blaming Eve, the woman God gave him, for giving it to him. When questioned, Eve blamed the Serpent who had deceived her.
The curses:
Jehovah curses the Serpent and gives the first prophesy saying He (Jehovah) will put enmity between the Serpent and the woman and their seeds. He (the woman's seed) will bruise you (the Serpent) in the head and you (the Serpent) will bruise him (the woman's seed) in the heal.
Jehovah tells the woman her birth pains will be greatly increased, she will crave her husband and he will dominate her.
Jehovah tells Adam that the Ground is now cursed on his account. He states that Adam will now die, "for dust you are, and to dust you will return."
Life after the Fall:
Adam names the woman Eve, because she bcomes the mother to all mankind. Jehovah provides animal skins for Adam and Eve to wear.
Jehovah then notes that Man has become like the the gods, knowing good and evil, and moves to block Mankind's access to the Tree of Life. He drives Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden and places a whirling sword to guard the entry to Eden.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
01-02 Genesis, Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Pre-diluvian Earth and Mankind's First Acts
After the 6 creative days, God blesses and rests on the 7th Day.
On the pre-diluvian Earth, there is no rain. The plants are watered by a heavy mist.
Man is created by being formed from "dust" and having the "breath of life" blown into his nostrils. Man becomes a "Living Soul". God calls the man, Adam.
God plants Eden and places the newly created Man, Adam, in Eden.
In the Garden of Eden God places two trees, the "Tree of Life" and the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil." Man is commanded to not eat of the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil". The penalty for eating of the tree is death.
Four great rivers divide the land: Pichon, Gihon, Hiddekel and Euphrates.
God gives Adam a helper. Causes a deep sleep to come over Adam and then God removes a rib from Adam and closes the wound. God builds the rib into a compliment to Man, a Woman. Adam names his companion, "Woman" because the "Woman" came from the Man. Adam also gives his first recorded decree, "A Man will leave his mother and father and stick to his wife and the two will become one flesh."
The animals are brought to Adam and he names them.
Adam and Eve continue in the Garden naked and without shame.
After the 6 creative days, God blesses and rests on the 7th Day.
On the pre-diluvian Earth, there is no rain. The plants are watered by a heavy mist.
Man is created by being formed from "dust" and having the "breath of life" blown into his nostrils. Man becomes a "Living Soul". God calls the man, Adam.
God plants Eden and places the newly created Man, Adam, in Eden.
In the Garden of Eden God places two trees, the "Tree of Life" and the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil." Man is commanded to not eat of the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil". The penalty for eating of the tree is death.
Four great rivers divide the land: Pichon, Gihon, Hiddekel and Euphrates.
God gives Adam a helper. Causes a deep sleep to come over Adam and then God removes a rib from Adam and closes the wound. God builds the rib into a compliment to Man, a Woman. Adam names his companion, "Woman" because the "Woman" came from the Man. Adam also gives his first recorded decree, "A Man will leave his mother and father and stick to his wife and the two will become one flesh."
The animals are brought to Adam and he names them.
Adam and Eve continue in the Garden naked and without shame.
01-01 Genesis, Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - The Overview of Creation
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
Earth's beginning is described as formless, watery, with God's active force moving to and fro over the surface.
Day 1 - Light brought forth, "Day" and "Night" named.
Day 2 - Division of waters, the waters above and the waters below. Expanse called "Heaven"
Day 3 - Dry land appears. The waters under the heavens are in one place. Dry land called "Earth", and the waters called "Seas". First vegetation.
Day 4 - Luminaries appear in the sky dividing day and night. The greater illuminary called "Sun" and the lessor illuminary called "Moon". Stars are referenced.
Day 5 - Aquatic and flying creatures created.
Day 6 - Terrestrial creatures created, wild and domestic. Man created and given dominion over the Earth and its creatures and vegetation. Mankind commanded to, "be fruitful and become many, and fill the Earth and subdue it." Vegetation given as food.
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
Earth's beginning is described as formless, watery, with God's active force moving to and fro over the surface.
Day 1 - Light brought forth, "Day" and "Night" named.
Day 2 - Division of waters, the waters above and the waters below. Expanse called "Heaven"
Day 3 - Dry land appears. The waters under the heavens are in one place. Dry land called "Earth", and the waters called "Seas". First vegetation.
Day 4 - Luminaries appear in the sky dividing day and night. The greater illuminary called "Sun" and the lessor illuminary called "Moon". Stars are referenced.
Day 5 - Aquatic and flying creatures created.
Day 6 - Terrestrial creatures created, wild and domestic. Man created and given dominion over the Earth and its creatures and vegetation. Mankind commanded to, "be fruitful and become many, and fill the Earth and subdue it." Vegetation given as food.
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