In what order did God create things?

Answer 1

This question appears seek a sequential definition of each stage of the biblical creation. However, there are two creation stories in Genesis: (1) verses 1:1 to 2:4a; (2) 2:4b to 2:22; therefore there should be two s. The first of the creation stories (1:1-2:4a) is recognised by scholars as the work of the Priestly (P) source, based on a Mesopotamian myth encountered by the Jews in Babylon, while the second is from the Yahwist (J) source and is therefore older in Judaism.

Genesis 1:1 to 2:4a ( up to first sentence of 2:4)

There was a pre-existing watery chaos. The ocean was already present and a wind moved across the surface. The seas rested on the dry land, which appeared on day 3 when God gathered the waters together. The order of creation was as follows:

(Day 1) light [day];

(2) the firmament, which was believed to separate the waters of the heavens from the lower waters;

(3) By gathering the lower waters in one place the land appeared. Grasses and trees were created;

(4) sun; moon and stars - the lights in the firmament;

(5) fish, land creatures and fowl;

(6) man, both male and female.

Notice that the light of day was not yet understood to have originated from the sun, although the sun was universally understood to rule the day. That is why it was possible to have grass and trees before the sun was created.

Genesis 2:4b to 2:15

There was pre-existing dry land, but God had yet to make it rain for plants to grow.

(1) A spring arose and God took some moist clay and made Adam.

(2) After Adam, he made the creatures of earth, one by one, then finally Eve.

In this account, there is no timescale provided for creation.

Comparison

The second account could scarcely be different from the first. It is usually the first which is thought of for creation of the world and all living creatures in six days, while the second is looked to for creation of humans.

It may seem surprising that, in both creation stories, the basics were already there - the waters, the dry land, the wind and therefore the air. Many experts in Hebrew have carefully examined the texts and confirm that this is what they say. The biblical creations were not ex nihilo.

Answer 2

On the 1st day He created the light. On the 2nd day the firmament and the seas. On the third day He separated the land from the seas and created all vegetation. On the 4th day He crfeated the Heavenly bodies such as the sun, moon and stars. On the 5th day He created all flying and swimming creatures. On the 6th day He created the other land animals and Man. He took a break on the next daY AND CALLED IT hIS HOLY DAY.

Answer 3

This question appears seek a sequential definition of each stage of the biblical creation. However, there are two creation stories in Genesis: (1) verses 1:1 to 2:4a; (2) 2:4b to 2:22; therefore there should be two answers. The first of the creation stories (1:1-2:4a) is recognised by scholars as the work of the Priestly (P) source, based on a Mesopotamian myth encountered by the Jews in Babylon, while the second is from the Yahwist (J) source and is therefore older in Judaism.
Genesis 1:1 to 2:4a ( up to first sentence of 2:4)

There was a pre-existing watery chaos. The ocean was already present and a wind moved across the surface. The seas rested on the dry land, which appeared on day 3 when God gathered the waters together. The order of creation was as follows:

1. (Day 1) light [day];
   
2. The firmament, which was believed to separate the waters of the heavens from the lower waters;
   
3. By gathering the lower waters in one place the land appeared. Grasses and trees were created;
   
4. Sun; moon and stars - the lights in the firmament;
   
5. Fish, land creatures and fowl;
   
6. Man, both male and female.
   

Notice that the light of day was not yet understood to have originated from the sun, although the sun was universally understood to rule the day. That is why it was possible to have grass and trees before the sun was created. Genesis 2:4b to 2:15

There was pre-existing dry land, but God had yet to make it rain for plants to grow. (1) A spring arose and God took some moist clay and made Adam. (2) After Adam, he made the creatures of earth, one by one, then finally Eve. In this account, there is no timescale provided for creation. Comparison

The second account could scarcely be different from the first. It is usually the first which is thought of for creation of the world and all living creatures in six days, while the second is looked to for creation of humans. It may seem surprising that, in both creation stories, the basics were already there - the waters, the dry land, the wind and therefore the air. Many experts in Hebrew have carefully examined the texts and confirm that this is what they say. The biblical creations were not ex nihilo.

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Answer 4

Day by day, God created the universe and its contents (Genesis ch.1).God created the universe out of nothing (Exodus 20:11, Isaiah 40:28; Rashi commentary to Genesis 1:14; Maimonides' "Guide," 2:30).Note that the Torah, in describing the Creation, deliberately employs brevity and ellipsis, just as it does in many other topics. See the Talmud, Hagigah 11b.

• On day 1: God created the universe in general, light, and this Earth. The light was not the same as that of the sun. Rather, it was light that God created before the sun, and which emanated from a point in space without any physical source; like what we might term a "white hole."
  
• On day 2: God created the separation between the Earth and the upper atmosphere.
  
• On day 3: God separated the continents from the oceans, and created plants.
  
• On day 4: God created the sun, moon, and stars.
  
• On day 5: God created birds and fish.
  
• On day 6: God created animals and people.
  
• On day 7: God ceased creating, thereby creating the concept of rest.
  

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Answer 5

THE STAGES OF CREATION IN THE QURAN ARE AS FOLLOWS.

1 -FIRST FROM WATER--Do they not see and think that We created every living thing from water? (Enbiya 30)

2- THEN FROM MUD--He created you from mud. (Enam 2)

3- THEN FROM EARTH--Allah created you from dust, then from semen (Fatir 1).

4- THEN FROM THE PLANT--And Allah raised you up (created you) like a plant from the earth (soil).

5- THEN ---He created you by passing you through stages (Nuh 14)

16/AN-NAHL-17:

Is he who creates like he who does not create? Do you still not reflect (think)?

Answer 6

In the Genesis creation story, God created light; the sky and water; the land, plants, and trees; the sun, moon, and stars; sea creatures and birds; land animals and humans.