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Adam and Eve
The account of Adam and Eve is one of the world's best known creation stories. It also serves as the basis for three major world religions: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Typical questions by contributors include the story's relationship to other religious writings, parallels with other creation stories, impacts on world art and literature, and collaboration by science.
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Who were the twins of Adam and Eve twin daughters?
Genesis 4 [15] And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
[16] And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.
If there were only three of them left (Cain, Adam & Eve), what is there a need for the Lord to set a mark on Cain (lest any finding him should kill him)? And who are these "any finding him should kill him"?
Another Answer (Jewish)The Midrash (an additional Jewish teaching) states that Cain and Able married their twin sisters. So Adam and Eve's daughters in-laws would have been there own daughters.Why is Adam considered a saint?
Adam is considered a saint by Eastern, not Western, Christianity. According to the Eastern Orthodox Church, a saint is whosoever may be found among Heaven's population. A heavenly saint may not be recognized as such on earth. But the fact of his existence on earth and residence now in heaven makes Adam a saint in the eyes of Eastern Orthodoxy.
AnswerAccording to Genesis, Adam committed the greatest sin in the history of the world, when he ate the forbidden fruit. Puzzlingly, in spite of this, Christianity regards him as a saint, and Jesus has been referred to as the second Adam. Perhaps this is because, after the story of Adam and Even being cast out of the Garden of Eden, the Bible is unfailingly positive about Adam.
Is azriel and samael the same thing?
No, Samael is the same as Asmodus. He is also the animus of Adam.
What fruit did Adam and Eve eat that Satan made them eat?
The Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. If you were hoping for an answer like "an apple", sorry, the Bible doesn't say. It may be a fruit that only existed in the Garden. An alternative interpretation is that the only thing special about that particular tree was that God had forbidden it and that what fruit it was doesn't matter in the slightest.
Also, "that Satan made them eat" was Eve's attempt at passing the blame. The Serpent (it's not explictly stated to be Satan) didn't make anyone do anything, and the Bible is pretty clear on both that point and that God wasn't fooled by it.
Where does Genesis say animals were created before man?
It simply does not give this chronology or sequence of events. It has to read into the Scripture.
Some people have come to believe that the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2 contradict each other. These people believe there is more than one creation account and point to Genesis 1 describing animals being created before Adam, while Genesis 2:19 'could be read' as if Adam had been created before the animals. But the Bible never contradicts itself, because it was inspired by God. Genesis 2:19 doesn't mean that God created Adam first and then the animals. The correct chronological (day-to-day) sequence of events is stated in chapter 1 but not in chapter 2. The content of chapter 2 is a complement and supplement to chapter 1. God means for us to combine the content of the two chapters to get a more complete picture of what happened and why.
Who were the women that the sons of God took as wives in Genesis 6?
The difficulty here is in establishing which out of a number of possibilities was the original meaning of this story. The "sons of God" come to notice "the daughters of men" and take them as wives. Some learned commentators argue that the sons of God are superhuman beings, for example, demigods or angels or mythic heroes of the sort known in other traditions (and whom, some add, the Bible introduces here only to let them be drowned in the Flood).
A simpler assumption actually favoured by many traditional commentators is that the two lines that meet and merge are the descendants of Cain (Genesis 4) and the descendants of Seth (Genesis 5). There is inter-tribal rivalry that leads God to believe that the whole world is wicked.
Robert Sacks favours the view that the line of Cain that are the sons of God and the line of Seth that carries the daughters of men. He says it is only in the generations of Seth that we hear constantly of the birth of daughters, whereas daughters, reminders of birth and hence of man's dependence on woman were not mentioned in the line of Cain, the line that sought god-like self-sufficiency.
Leon R. Kass prefers to see the line of Seth as the "sons of God", while the line of Cain includes the "daughters of men". He says that the descendants of Seth are portrayed as in the likeness of God, whereas the description of the line of Cain makes not even the slightest reference to God. Either way, the result is mixed marriage, with an illicit mixing of the god-like and the human, leading to the corruption of one by the other.
What did Adam have one of and Eve had two?
Adam had one bite of the forbidden fruit, and Eve had two. Eve took the first bite during her conversation with the sinister serpent. She then reported the seeming decliciousness of the taste to Adam. Adam took a bite. Eve took her second bite in Adam's presence.
Did God destroy his image when Eve was separated from Adam?
Who's image was destroyed? When was Eve separated from Adam? FURTHER Evidentally, the image you are referring to is that the Bible says that God created man (and by creating woman from the man) he also created woman, in his image.(Read Gensis 1:26,27) It is not saying that there was an "image" like some idol of God that was created. It is saying that humans were created in the image of God. That is not to say that we literally look like God. It is saying that humans, both man and woman have godlike qualities, particularly that of God's dominate quality of love. So there was no "image" that was destroyed. The account in Genesis gives no detail of Adam and Eve being separated by God. Maybe you are referring to the fact that Eve was not with her husband when she was decieved by Satan in the Garden of Eden. In that case, she was separated from him, in the sence that she was located in a different place in the garden at the time. But once they both sinned, they were both cast out of the garden together. (See Genesis chapter 3) Allah(God) never made Adam or Eve (pbut) in his own image. Quran 112:4 says: "And there is none like unto Him. " Quran 112:4 says: "And there is none comparable unto Him." Quran 112:4 says: "and there is nothing(that exist) that could be compared with Him (in anything)."
Where did the different races come from?
Because there are different environments; humans have adapted to their environment as they spread across the world. For example, melanin in the skin acts as a shield against ultraviolet light, however if it completed blocked ultraviolet, vitamin D would not be generated in the body. In tropical areas, the sun is very strong and people have more melanin, in cooler areas the sun is less strong and people have less melanin so sufficient vitamin D is generated.
Was Adam and Eve Kane and able's parents?
According to the Bible Cain and Abel where there first two sons. However, the Bible is all make believe; so no.
Both Adam and Eve were given that chance by eating of the 'Tree of Life' which was not forbidden to eat of. But they sinned and ate of the only tree in the Garden that would condemn them to death.
In the Scripture we see God allowing His creations to choose - all without His perfect spirit choose wrongly - in the Spirit world it was Lucifer and a third of the angels becoming Satan and his demons. In the physical world I was Adam and Eve, our first parents. God then enacts His redeeming plan which for all mankind is through Jesus Christ:
1 Corinthians 15:46-48New International Version (NIV)
46 The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual.47 The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven.48 As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven.
Even though the snake is cursed animal. All the animals came to the ark in pairs, as sent by god. Noah just built the ark.
Why do you think eve took the fruit from the forbidden tree?
Because she disobeyed. And it says it in the bible. So if you have anymore questions about like the old testament, just read the bible.
AnswerThe account in Genesis tells us that she "...saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat...."( Genesis 3:6)In the first instance of course she had listened to the devil's lie that said ''thou shalt not surely die"(Genesis 3:4). Her direction was thus away from obedience to the almighty creator's word and towards her personal desires. No doubt the fruit of the tree was good, but like all sin, the end result was far from good.
Essentially she chose her own desire to taste something nice over and above obedience to her maker. Of course the promised wisdom was an illusion, a lie of Satan to add to the attraction. She could have had any amount of needed wisdom had she asked God ( as per James - "If any man lack wisdom let him ask of God"). The point was that she chose her own way rather than God's to get it.
According to ancient Indian mythology 'Manu' supposed to be the first man on earth, and son of Brahma
Does it say anywhere in the Bible that two people have to get married?
There are several references. Here are just a few: Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Matthew 19:5 and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh' Matthew 19:6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate. Mark 10:8 and the two will become one flesh.'[a] So they are no longer two, but one. 1Corinthians 6:16 Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, "The two will become one flesh. Ephesians 5:31 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. First phrase: When a man and a woman get married, they are to form a separate family unit. The man is to leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. A new family is to be formed that is distinct from either of the families the two came from. By the way, the man is not told to join to his wife's family but to join his wife. I do not think this verse teaches against ever having living arrangements in the same house. This is much more common in some cultures than in others. Many times, it is a financial necessity. However, some form of separation must be made and a separate place to live is probably the best arrangement. When the in-laws are too much a part of the new marriage, they often weaken the new family and the new relationship that is to form. Second phrase: These two, husband and wife, become one flesh. 1Corinthians 6:16 teaches us that adultery breaks this union of one flesh. Therefore, the Bible is referring to the physical union of husband and wife in marriage. Neither the wife or the husband is to have full mastery over their own bodies because they are now one. 1Corinthians 7:4 states, "The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife" They are no longer simply two different people with two different bodies. They belong to each other in a very literal way.
What does the Bible mean by a 'help meet'?
Often when the Bible uses this phrase, it means a spouse.
Another answer:In the King James translation, such use of the word "meet" simply means "suitable, fitting, proper."
Genesis 2:18 - And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
Here is the New King James translation:
And the Lord God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him."
There are several New Testament examples of this usage, including Luke 15:32:
King James - It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
New King James - 'It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.' "
Adam and Eve had both sons and daughters. This is recorded in Genesis 5:4. Thus there were both men and women who had children, they weren't all directly created as Adam and Eve were. Secondly, in this early stage of earth history people married close relatives for a time.
Secondly, yes, everyone on the earth is directly related if one goes back far enough. The science of genetics bears out the fact that we are all very similar and that the features which we associate with different races are insignificant biologically.
Adam and Eve may not even be a real story. no one knows for sure and thats why we have theory's. I know we are not supposed to give personal opinions here but my theory is about the formation of what skin is that could be a source. since skin is made up of atoms and at the center of each atom is a nucleus with neutrons, protons, and electrons, is could be the transformation. Adam and Eve may be fake because most theory's show that human's are developed species such as apes(like monkeys). thats a whole nother theory about animals.
No, The first recorded stories of both Adam and Eve AND the Great Flood in one text are in the Hebrew Bible
There are no religious texts that predate the Hebrew Bible as the source for the stories of Adam's and Eve's creation. The Hebrew Bible was thought to have been written around 1200 B.C.E. But it may have been based on earlier writings that haven't been found or that haven't survived.
On the other hand, the flood story is a widespread theme among many cultures, described through the biblical account of Noah's Ark, the Hindu Puranic story of Manu, through Deucalion in Greek mythology and Utnapishtim in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
The earliest extant flood legend is contained in the fragmentary Sumerian Eridu Genesis, datable by its script to the 17th century BCE.[1]
The story tells how the god Enki warns Ziusudra (meaning "he saw life," in reference to the gift of immortality given him by the gods), of the gods' decision to destroy mankind in a flood-the passage describing why the gods have decided this is lost. Enki instructs Ziusudra (also known as Atrahasis) to build a large boat-the text describing the instructions is also lost. After which he is left to repopulate the earth, as in many other flood legends.
After a flood of seven days, Zi-ud-sura makes appropriate sacrifices and prostrations to An (sky-god) and Enlil (chief of the gods), and is given eternal life in Dilmun (the Sumerian Eden) by An and Enlil.
In the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh, toward the end of the He who saw the deep version by Sin-liqe-unninni, there are references to the great flood (tablet 11). This was a late addition to the Gilgamesh cycle, largely paraphrased or copied verbatim from the Epic of Atrahasis (see above).
The hero Gilgamesh, seeking immortality, searches out Utnapishtim in Dilmun, a kind of paradise on earth. Utnapishtim tells how Ea (equivalent of the Sumerian Enki) warned him of the gods' plan to destroy all life through a great flood and instructed him to build a vessel in which he could save his family, his friends, and his wealth and cattle. After the Deluge the gods repented their action and made Utnapishtim immortal.
Is there proof that dragons existed?
Not really, but consider this; almost every civilization on earth, the Chinese the Norse the Europeans even native Americans came up with the same idea, a flying lizard that sometimes breathes fire. Most of them didn't even know the others existed at that time, so how did they come up with that idea. Oh and they found a baby dragon preserved in a jar, just saying.
Zoologists believe that there were prehistoric dragons called Pterosaurs
Also, I saw something on Animal Planet one time and there were these scientists who went into this frozen cave, brought it back to the lab and thawed it out. It was thought to be a dragon, but hey, who knows??
they Baby dragon they thawed was actullay a doco on a what if they had created
the segment is called Dargons, a fantasy made real
Yes. I have two dragon footprints at my grandpa's house, both European and in cement. He lives in England.
Consequences of action of Cain and abel?
The whole thing was over envy. Cain was a farmer so he tried to give the best he had but it don't matter how good it is it must be Gods way. so Cain sat back and watched his brother get Gods blessing and he got nothing because he tried to get to God some other way. Just like many religions today. Cain was marked for a murderer.
Why is humanity punished for Eve's sin 6000 years ago although God is All-Forgiving?
- Both Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and not only Eve.
- Both Adam and Eve admitted their sin, repented, asked God for forgiveness. God accepted their repentance and forgave them (Quran Ch2 V.34-38)
- No one of Adam and Eve's descendants will be punished by Adam and Eve's sin. Everyone will be judged only on their own beliefs, deeds, and conduct.
- You are responsible for yourself in front of God the Creator on the Last Day of Judgment. No one, except God the Creator, can forgive you and accept you in His paradise per His mercy.
- Think about it. The Bible does say, "...you and your offspring will be punished..." several different time throughout, besides, Eve wasn't the only one that sinned. Adam ate the fruit, too. And, think back a little ways. When was the last time you sinned?
- Knowledge is not punishment. Maybe Eve didn't exist.
- The story goes in the Bible that Eve was told not to eat the apple off the apple tree. She did as she was told not to by God, and she was punished. I don't believe that we are all punished because of Eve's indiscretion.
- All religions are accepted and not one is right or wrong, for most of us believe in a Supreme Being.
- God did not create the mess in the world such as starving children, diseases, etc., but man himself shall destroy each other and it's happening to this day. If Governments weren't corrupt or there were not some rich and greedy people living off the blood of others then all would be well with the world. We all have free choice and hopefully most of us (no matter what religion we are) will make better changes in this world by being kind, helping others and being a believer in whatever faith you prefer to make this a better world for all. Greed has gone back to the days of man's creation and I'm afraid it's here to stay.
- we are not being punished at all. Christ came to offer freedom from the punishment that our own sins deserve, and therefore if we have accepted Him and let Him come into and change our lives, we will be freed from the ultimate punishment that awaits those who haven't.
- Jesus (Yeshua) made a way for our sins to be forgiven and for us to be reconciled to God the Father. He became the atonement for our sins. He was without sin or selfishness because He was God in a human suit. Yeshua (Jesus) is the way God has provided for our sins and selfish nature to be forgiven and transformed.
- In answer to "how can a loving God create Hell, Satan, polio, malaria? God didn't create Satan. Satan began as Lucifer, an angel, who wanted to BE God! Lucifer was then cast down to earth, becoming the Prince of the air, or the Prince of the world (temporarily). When Adam & Eve ate the apple, they brought sin and death into the world. They had been created by God to live forever! However, as a result of their disobedience, sin, death, illness, etc. were released into the world. It is Satan's work--don't blame God! He had only good in store for Adam & Eve. Yes, many people die of starvation, etc., ever since the world began. Keep in mind that Jesus is coming back, (soon), and when He does, he will throw Satan into the Lake of Fire, banishing death for all time! Finally, please open your Bible to John 3:16; "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
- Where in the Bible does it say that God is all-forgiving? Adam and Eve were not forgiven.
- According to the Biblical view of all of this, God is simply not all-forgiving. So also, even though Eve certainly ate first, Adam is actually given more blame because Eve was deceived but Adam made a willful and knowing choice to join in her sin. All this took place only about 6000 or so years ago, and even though mankind has inherited the propensity to follow the first humans we all also make many choices which indicate that if we had been in their position we would have done likewise.
- God does not forgive you unless you ask to be forgiven and you can only do this with the price for the sin, called the blood of Christ that was shed for all sin.For Eve is not the only one who sinned. All mankind sins against God and deserves punishment. It was God's love and mercy that gave us a way out.
Refer to the related questions below for more information.
How do you put on the armor of God?
The scripture about the 'armor of God' is found at Ephesians 6:10-18
It says: "… On this account take up the complete suit of armor from God, that YOU may be able to resist in the wicked day and, after YOU have done all things thoroughly, to stand firm. Stand firm, therefore, with *YOUR loins girded about with truth, and *having on the breastplate of righteousness, and with *YOUR feet shod with the equipment of the good news of peace. Above all things, *take up the large shield of faith, with which YOU will be able to quench all the wicked one's burning missiles. Also*accept the helmet of salvation, and the *sword of the spirit, that is, God's word..."
+"Loins girded with truth" -A soldier had to keep his belt tight in order to protect his loins (hips and lower abdomen) and to bear the weight of his sword. Likewise, Bible truth needs to be wrapped around us tightly, as it were, so that we live in harmony with it. Study the Bible and apply it's council in our lives.
+"Breastplate of righteousness"- A literal breastplate in battle protected the vital organs, particularly the heart. The Christian can protect his figurative heart-the person he is on the inside-by cultivating love for God's righteousness and by adhering to God's righteous standards. The heart is what motivates us, so guarding our hearts would mean being careful of what we let in through our senses…making sure what we surround ourselves with is scripturally accurate, spiritually encouraging and upbuilding.
+"Feet shod..with the good news" - Roman soldiers had good strong shoes for long marches along Roman highways . Our 'feet' must be active spiritually. Every Christian is, by definition, a 'footstep follower of Christ' and so, should be ready to preach. Having our "feet shod with the equipment of the good news of peace" means that we should be active in our ministry, regularly sharing the Bible hope with others. (Romans 10:13-15, Matthew 24:14) It's a protection against Satan's "machinations," or "crafty acts."-Ephesians 6:11
+"Large shield of faith" - A Roman soldier carried a very LARGE shield…covering his whole body. Like a large protective shield, there must be no deficiency in our faith. Our faith must be strong enough to protect us from materialistic thinking, immorality, insults, lies, any 'burning missiles' that can discourage us and turn us away from God. To build our faith, we need to study the Bible daily, make application of what we learn, pray regularly for wisdom and God's guidance and direction, then follow it. Pray for what we need, and take note of the answers we get.
+"Helmut of salvation" - The helmet protected the soldier's head and brain, the center of decision making. Our Christian hope protects our mental powers. (1 Thessalonians 5:8) Rather than filling our minds with materialistic dreams, we should focus our thinking on our God-given hope, as Jesus did.-Hebrews 12:2.
+"Sword of the spirit" -Our final protection against the influence of Satan and his demons is God's message in the Bible. This is yet another reason why we should not neglect our program of regular Bible reading. A thorough knowledge of God's Word protects us from Satan's lies and demonic propaganda.
