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It indicates the evaporation/condensation cycle was in operation before rain first fell on the earth.

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5And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground. 6But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

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What is genesis 1?

Genesis 1 is the first chapter in the Book of Genesis in the Bible, which describes the creation of the world by God in six days. It covers the creation of light, sky, land, plants, animals, and humans, with God resting on the seventh day, establishing the concept of the Sabbath.


How Much time if any elapsed between Genesis 1 v1 and Genesis 1 v3?

See: The Gap Theory This theory holds that the gap in time between God's initial creation in Genesis 1:1 and His subsequent re-creation (The Seven Days of Creation) is when Satan rebelled against God. Notice 1:1 says God created the heavens and the earth. 1:2 says" the earth was void and darkness ruled over the face of the deep" showing something chaotic happened. The time frame here could be billions of years, which can account for the old age of the earth and universe. The book "Earth's Earliest Ages" By G.H. Pember details this theory and the time gap between Genesis 1:1 and 1:3 very well.


Why is Genesis chapter 10 important?

Genesis chapter 10, also known as the Table of Nations, is important because it provides a list of the descendants of Noah's sons who repopulated the earth after the flood. It illustrates the interconnectedness of humanity and serves as a crucial piece in understanding the origins of various nations and peoples.


What was the reason for God making the covanent with Noah and why was the covenant made?

Jehovah God wanted to reward Noah for his faithfulness to Him. (Genesis 6:22) On top of that, it was he and his family that were going to be responsible for the Earth's eventual population. (Genesis 9:1) Jehovah has the habit of rewarding those who display faith in Him and seek His guidance. (Hebrews 11:6) His promise not to flood the Earth would ensure that mankind's fulfillment of their original mandate would once again be back on track. (Genesis 1:28) (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)


What event happened in Genesis 6?

In Genesis 6, it describes how the sons of God (interpreted as angels or godly men) married the daughters of men, leading to the corruption of humanity. This ultimately led God to bring about the flood to cleanse the earth of wickedness.

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How was the earth watered before Adam came?

The second biblical creation story says that the world was pre-existing, but that the plants had not yet grown up, because the Lord God had yet to make it rain (Genesis 2:5). A mist arose and watered the earth.


What does it means by Abel's blood crieth from the ground?

It means that the earth in a methaphorical sense is a being and can communicate with God. The earth sees your evil deeds and "cries to God" to demand his justice.


What is the ground in an electrical circuit?

"Ground" is an important concept in electronics and it has practical significance. Ground provides a reference from which all other voltages are "measured". It is generally held a zero volts. Ground comes from the old nomenclature of "earth ground" and sometimes it is still referred to as "earth". Occasionally, you will see "chassis ground". Chassis ground refers to the voltage of the electronics chassis, which sometimes is isolated from earth ground and there may be (usually there is) a voltage differential between earth ground and chassis ground. The intent of most three prong plugs is to keep the chassis ground the same voltage as earth ground. If this were not the case, there could be the potential (pun intended) of a nasty shock.


Was there rain in the garden of Eden?

The Garden of Eden is a spiritual place, not a geographical one. If you think rain is good, then of course it rains there. If you think rain is bad, then of course it does not.On a Biblical note-no there wasn't. "Rain" was not used/created until the flooding of the earth. It was not in the original intent of God's plan (Eden).Genesis 2: 4-6 (NIV)This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground, 6 but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground" (NIV)The word "streams" has also been translated as "mist." So, instead of rain there was a mist that came up from the ground to water everything.


Was there in the garden of Eden?

The Garden of Eden is a spiritual place, not a geographical one. If you think rain is good, then of course it rains there. If you think rain is bad, then of course it does not.On a Biblical note-no there wasn't. "Rain" was not used/created until the flooding of the earth. It was not in the original intent of God's plan (Eden).Genesis 2: 4-6 (NIV)This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground, 6 but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground" (NIV)The word "streams" has also been translated as "mist." So, instead of rain there was a mist that came up from the ground to water everything.


How was the earth watered in the beginning?

The Earth was initially watered through a process called outgassing, where water vapor and other volatile compounds were released from the Earth's interior through volcanic activity. This water vapor eventually condensed and formed the early oceans on the planet's surface.


What creation based on the book of genesis?

Gods creation of the earth and universe is mentioned in Genesis.


When was the first prophecy in Genesis?

The first prophecy in genesis was in the beginning when God created heaven and earth.


How could hazardous chemicals deposited in landfills eventually affect groundwater?

The seep into the ground (polluting aquifers that we use for drinking water) and to the surface and cause widespread environmental damage (harm to life on Earth).


What is the significance of 40 days in relation to Noah?

The length of time it rained while Noah was on the ark was 40 days and nights. This is in Genesis 7:12 And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.


How do you pull shrubs from the ground?

You should never pull shrubs, or any other plant, from the ground. You should dig around the plant very carefully, so as not to disturb any root growth and to ease the plant from the earth, before taking your spade to loosen any roots that are still earth bound. The shrub should be placed at the same level in the earth as it was when previously growing and well watered until it gets used to its new location.


Where in the Bible does it say how man should look after land?

Caring for this earth was part of our original purpose, along with populating the earth and caring for it's creatures. Even after man sinned and was thrown out of the Garden, he was to continue cultivating the earth."...God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground."(Genesis 1:28 NIV)"...The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."(Genesis 2:15 NIV)". . . So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken.(Genesis 3:23 NIV)