And why would they be 24 hour days, since the sun was not yet created?
Which is why we can see the Genesis story presented using literary devices to convey meanings that are not about a time frame for the creation of our cosmos.
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And why would they be 24 hour days, since the sun was not yet created?
So during creation on the 7th day when God rested he rested on eternity?! but yet we are still on day 6 suggesting that day 7 hasn't come yet which means god hasn't rested yet. Im guessing this is your interpretation right lol?!
Which is why we can see the Genesis story presented using literary devices to convey meanings that are not about a time frame for the creation of our cosmos.
John
NZ
Im having a hard time understanding your logic. If this is a Baptist thing than maybe thats why; however if this is your opinion than it is terribly wrong. Your interpretation on us being on the 6th day still doesn't even make sense and creates it's own host of inconsistencies when applied against the rest of the Bible. Not to mention it seems you have a problem with kindergarten level comprehension. There is a difference between the past, present and future tense.The 7th Day is when God rests from "ALL" of His work of creating. IF He has already rested from ALL of His work of creating then HOW can one be "created" in Christ Today?
Gen 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had made; and He rested on the seventh day from ALL His work which He had made. Gen 2:3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from ALL His work which God created and made.
This is important since it takes the agreement of the Trinity to "create" a new creature in Christ:
Gen 1:26 ¶ And God said, Let US make man in OUR image, after OUR likeness:
Jesus said:
Jhn 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever;
In order to become a Christian, please tell us HOW to be created a new creature in Christ apart from the Trinity. Amen?
Im having a hard time understanding your logic. If this is a Baptist thing than maybe thats why; however if this is your opinion than it is terribly wrong. Your interpretation on us being on the 6th day still doesn't even make sense and creates it's own host of inconsistencies when applied against the rest of the Bible. Not to mention it seems you have a problem with kinder garden level comprehension. There is a difference between the past, present and future tense.
Wow so the bible is wrong now?! You have really put the icing on the cake correcting Gods words. Your the same guy who asked the forums if God is a Liar right?!
This is just an idea and by no means am I claiming this to be even remotely close to being true or even logical for that matter. There is no reason for God to depict 1 day being a gazillion years only to cause confusion however this is just a hypothesis of an idle mind.
Every planet in every solar system in every galaxy in the heavens is subjected to time dilation which in this scenario propagates what 1 full day actually is in relation to our understanding of a day(24hours) [Relativity] If you don’t understand how relativity works just watch the movie Interstellar.
We all know the word of the bible is both symbolic and literal at times which has without a doubt raised debates regarding periods and times of events of things when they just don't coincide with our data, understanding and experiences.
1 year, 1 day, 1 hour, 1 second ect… varies from planet to planet when stacked up against our own.
Planets Length of Day
Mercury 1,408 hours
Venus 5,832 hours
Earth 24 hours
Mars 25 hours
Jupiter 10 hours
Saturn 11 hours
Uranus 17 hours
Neptune 16 hours
With this in mind what makes anyone so sure that 1 Day in the Genesis's account of creation was a literal 24 hours?! I’m not saying that isn't the case but with an open mind and knowing how symbolic the Bible can there is a logical possibility that God wasn't literally standing on earth when he created the “heavens and the earth” which would've otherwise subjected him to a 24 hour day period. If products of the heavens "planets" can experience time differently why not the creator of time itself?! Especially seeing that he currently is in a totally different place than we are today. above the firmament ie: (outer-space/heavens). For all we know 1 day at the time of creation could've easily been millions or billions of years in comparison to an earth day with the idea of how time dilation and relativity works. Regarding the scriptures I think it would make more sense to present this matter symbolically and say 1 day then to give the exact sum in a measurement of our understanding because that would just unnecessarily overcomplicate the scriptures especially for believers back than.
Just an idea
While it's true that the length of a day varies depending on the planet, I still think the days in Genesis are literal 24 hours.
We all live on earth and as far as we know, this is the only planet with sentient life, so why would God create in six days if these days were 10 hours like on Jupiter. The average person back then probably did not even know how long a day on Jupiter was.
Why create using days in the context of Jupiter when we all live on earth and the Bible deals with mankind here on earth?
Of course, I have heard of one theory called time-relative creation where time may have flowed differently back then than it does now.
Just my thoughts.
What?! Who said anything about Jupiter?! I never said 1 day was 10hours for us on earth.. The planets that I listed where examples of how long it takes for them to complete a day cycle. I never said anything to point out Jupiter being some universal comparison for us. Please re-read my entire post because you have totally misunderstood everything. I never suggested any time to represent 1 day. Only a suggestion that possibly 1 day at the time of creation could've been longer than the 24hours we perceive as a day.While it's true that the length of a day varies depending on the planet, I still think the days in Genesis are literal 24 hours.
We all live on earth and as far as we know, this is the only planet with sentient life, so why would God create in six days if these days were 10 hours like on Jupiter. The average person back then probably did not even know how long a day on Jupiter was.
Why create using days in the context of Jupiter when we all live on earth and the Bible deals with mankind here on earth?
Of course, I have heard of one theory called time-relative creation where time may have flowed differently back then than it does now.
Just my thoughts.
Genesis was written and redacted or edited by the Hebrew priest in Babylon. The seven day creation was confused with Adam and Eve spending their first seven days on earth, an earth that was already populated that had evolved from an initial life implantation .I'm after thoughts and opinions Gods 7-day creation. Did Moses right it as a narrative to the Israelites? Is Genesis all figurative language?
Thoughts and opinions on the controversial topic!
Which is why we can see the Genesis story presented using literary devices to convey meanings that are not about a time frame for the creation of our cosmos.
John
NZ
I know this is a little late but I just came across this scripture not long ago. It kind of proves that 1 day(24hours) to us on earth indeed isn't the same for God himself.While it's true that the length of a day varies depending on the planet, I still think the days in Genesis are literal 24 hours.
We all live on earth and as far as we know, this is the only planet with sentient life, so why would God create in six days if these days were 10 hours like on Jupiter. The average person back then probably did not even know how long a day on Jupiter was.
Why create using days in the context of Jupiter when we all live on earth and the Bible deals with mankind here on earth?
Of course, I have heard of one theory called time-relative creation where time may have flowed differently back then than it does now.
Just my thoughts.
Except when it is (Exodus 20:11): For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.I know this is a little late but I just came across this scripture not long ago. It kind of proves that 1 day (24 hours) to us on earth indeed isn't the same for God himself.
Except when it is (Exodus 20:11): For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
The fact that these words were were written by the finger of God in Hebrew should settle the matter. There are times when time means nothing to God, and there are times when time is what it is, as divided up by 24 hours.
+1 Im not sure why anyone still thinks a literal 24hours pertains to the days of creation, but to each their own opinion.There is also a Day (Heb-yowm-period of time) in the 3rd Heaven ll Cor 12:2 which NEVER ends. It's the 7th Day when God rests from ALL of His work of creating. The 7th Day never ends because it's Eternity.
Gen 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had made; and He rested (Heb-ceased creating) on the seventh day from ALL His work which He had made. Gen 2:3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from ALL His work which God created and made.
God will NOT rest from ALL of His work until it is finished or brought to perfection at the end of the present 6th Day (Heb-yowm-period of time). Is that in the next 24 hours? Of course not since Jesus will rule and reign on our Planet at the end of the present 6th Day for a thousand years when He returns. God has but 7 Days and today is the last Day. God's "Days" are best understood as Ages. (periods of time)
Psa 90:4 For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.
+1 Im not sure why anyone still thinks a literal 24hours pertains to the days of creation, but to each their own opinion.
+1 Im not sure why anyone still thinks a literal 24hours pertains to the days of creation, but to each their own opinion.
Ho Ozpen,
The church fathers thought within the cultural context of their times. They had none of the concepts we have today as the result of scientific investigation. Nor did they have access to the abundance of understanding of the ancient cultures of the OT times. Their reference points were very different, and largely inductive, based on their doctrinal positions on may issues. John Walton's lectures and books addresses there issues very well in my opinion. His basic stance that the Genesis creation story was written for us but not to us (we were not its first readers) is very basic to how we are to see Genesis 1-3 in the light of modern thinking.
John
NZ