SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GENESIS 1 AND GENESIS 2-3

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  • Created on: 29-11-18 15:10

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GENESIS 1 AND GENESIS 2-3

Similarities

  • God is the creator of everything (Genesis 1:1) and (Genesis 2:4)
  • God thought creation was good (Genesis 1:31)
  • Humans were created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27)
  • Stewardship is shown
  • Humans dominate over everything on earth (Genesis 1:28)

Differences

  • Genesis 1 focuses on the creation of the entire world
  • Genesis 2-3 focuses on the creation of humans
  • Genesis 1 is a more factual and formal account
  • Genesis 2-3 is a more personal account - God speaks to Adam (Genesis 2:16)
  • Genesis 2-3 includes more detail - includes the name of the rivers (Genesis 2:10-14)

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