NIV 2011
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 28 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.”
WYC 1382
26 and said, Make we man to our image and likeness, and be he sovereign to the fishes of the sea, and to the volatiles of (the) heaven(s), and to [the] unreasonable beasts of [the] earth, and to each creature, and to each creeping beast/each reptile, which is moved in [the] earth. 27 And God made of nought a man to his image and likeness; God made of nought a man, to the image of God; God made of nought them, male and female. 28 And God blessed them, and said, Increase ye, and be ye multiplied, and fill ye the earth, and make ye it subject; and be ye lords to the fishes of the sea, and to [the] volatiles of (the) heaven(s), and to all living beasts that be moved on [the] earth
KJV 1769
26 And God H430 said, H559 Let us make H6213 man H120 in our image, H6754 after our likeness: H1823 and let them have dominion H7287 over the fish H1710 of the sea, H3220 and over the fowl H5775 of the air, H8064 and over the cattle, H929 and over all the earth, H776 and over every creeping thing H7431 that creepeth H7430 upon the earth. H776 27 So God H430 created H1254 man H120 in his own image, H6754 in the image H6754 of God H430 created H1254 he him; male H2145 and female H5347 created H1254 he them. 28 And God H430 blessed H1288 them, and God H430 said H559 unto them, Be fruitful, H6509 and multiply, H7235 and replenish H4390 the earth, H776 and subdue it: H3533 and have dominion H7287 over the fish H1710 of the sea, H3220 and over the fowl H5775 of the air, H8064 and over every living thing H2416 that moveth H7430 upon the earth. H776
Eve, the Viper, and the Roots of Sin
As I previously discussed in Genesis 1:1-2, the terms "masculine" and "feminine" do not only represent male or female beings; they also serve as grammatical classifications that signify the distinct yet complementary aspects of creation. In this post, I will delve into the profound reasons behind the mistreatment of women throughout history, starting from the very dawn of creation. By uncovering these truths, we will explore why Eve was the first to be bitten by the Viper, which is represented in scripture as an embodiment of Sin.
For those who have been following my work, you may already understand that Sin is not merely an action but an active, spiritual force—a presence that influences the course of human experience. As we move into Chapter 2, I will reveal why Sin is symbolically represented as a Viper, highlighting the subliminal associations within the text that hint at his true essence.
Romans 7:15-20 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
It’s important to recognize that throughout Scripture, Christ uses tangible, human experiences to impart deeper spiritual understanding to us humans. This method, like building blocks, constructs a foundation of wisdom over time, gradually revealing truths through layered symbols and actions. By understanding this, we can begin to see Christ's language more clearly and recognize Him in our world today.
Lets Look at The Words Image H6754 and Likeness: H1823
Image H6754: Masculine Noun: Male: ṣelem
Meaning: Image, something cut out, derived from "pesel" H6459, often referring to a carved or sculpted form.
Usage:
Physical Images or Idols:
- Images of tumors and mice (golden figures): 1 Samuel 6:5: Wherefore ye shall make images H6754 of your emerods, and images H6754 of your mice that mar the land; and ye shall give glory unto the God of Israel: peradventure he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.
- Heathen gods: Amos 5:26: But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, H6754 the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves. 2 Kings 11:18: And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images H6754 brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. 2 Chronicles 23:17: Then all the people went to the house of Baal, and brake it down, and brake his altars and his images H6754 in pieces, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars; 2 Kings 11:18; 2 Chronicles 23:17 (both accompanied by the verb שִׁבְּרוּ, "they broke").
- Figurative usage related to idolatry: such as male-form idols representing harlotry: Ezekiel 16:17: Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images H6754 of men, and didst commit whoredom with them,
- Painted images of men: Ezekiel 23:14: And that she increased her whoredoms: for when she saw men pourtrayed upon the wall, the images H6754 of the Chaldeans pourtrayed with vermilion,
- Molten images: Numbers 33:52: Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their pictures, and destroy all their molten images, H6754 and quite pluck down all their high places:
Figurative, Ephemeral Image:
- Used to describe a mere semblance, a fleeting form without substance: Psalm 39:6: Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: H6754 surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. Psalm 73:20: As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image. H6754
So, to summarize Image H6754: We see clearly that the male attributes to God, is SIN.
Likeness H1823: Feminine noun: Female: dᵊmûṯ
Meaning: Likeness, similitude (typically used to denote resemblance or external appearance) - (parallel to "selem", H6754)
Details:
Likeness or Similitude of Appearance:
- Used in Ezekiel to denote resemblance or likeness: Ezekiel 1:5: Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness H1823 of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness H1823 of a man.
- Refers to something appearing in the likeness of beings: Ezekiel 1:26: And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness H1823 of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness H1823 of the throne was the likeness H1823 as the appearance of a man above upon it. Ezekiel 8:2: (likeness of fire-Christ), Then I beheld, and lo a likeness H1823 as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of his loins even downward, fire; and from his loins even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the colour of amber. (THE LIGHT WITHIN US.) Ezekiel 10:1 (likeness of a throne) Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness H1823 of a throne. Daniel 10:16: And, behold, one like the similitude H1823 of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.
- Additional appearances in: Ezekiel: 1:5, 10, 16, 22, 26; 10:10, 21, 22.
Specific Uses:
- Father-Son Likeness: Genesis 5:3: And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, H1823 after his image; H6754 and called his name Seth: (Seth was a shepherd. Jesus said, "I am the Good Sheperd.")
- Man in God’s Likeness: Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, H6754 after our likeness: H1823 and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Genesis 5:1: This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness H1823 of God made he him; (Christ)
- Pattern or Image: 2 Kings 16:10: (pattern of an altar) And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion H1823 of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof.
- Similitude of God: Isaiah 40:18: (Like as H1823) To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness H1823 will ye compare unto him?
Adverbial Usage:
- Used to indicate resemblance: Isaiah 13:4: (Like as H1823) The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as H1823 of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle. Ezekiel 23:15: Girded with girdles upon their loins, exceeding in dyed attire upon their heads, all of them princes to look to, after the manner H1823 of the Babylonians of Chaldea, the land of their nativity:
So, to summarize Likeness H1823: We see clearly that the female attributes to God, is CHRIST.
A General Overview: Examining Male and Female:
Male H2145: zāḵār:
This term, a "noun masculine" and "adjective", is primarily used in Biblical Hebrew to denote "male," distinguishing gender in both human and animal contexts. Its root and exact etymology are debated, but it is consistently found in the "absolute form" throughout scripture.
Lexical Notes:
Form:
- Singular: זָכָר ("zāḵār").
- Plural: הַזְּכָרִים (*hazəkārīm*).
Oppositional Usage:
- Frequently opposed to נְקֵבָה (*neqevah*, "female")
Human Males: Collective "men" (all ages):
- Judges 21:11, Genesis 34:25, Numbers 1:2.
Individual males (circumcision or sacrifice):
- Genesis 17:10–14, Exodus 12:48, Leviticus 12:2.
Male children:
- Leviticus 12:2, 7, Isaiah 66:7.
Opposed to נְקֵבָה (female):
- Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:2, Deuteronomy 4:16.
Animal Males: Common in sacrificial contexts:
- Exodus 12:5, Leviticus 1:3, Leviticus 3:1, 6.
- Opposed to נְקֵבָה (female):
- Genesis 6:19, Genesis 7:3, 9.
Adjective Usage: Used to describe a "male" child or being:
- Jeremiah 20:15: "A male child is born."
- Numbers 3:40, 43: Refers to the firstborn male.
What I want you to pay attention to with this is the opposition to the female. We see the same thing with the female. She is in opposition with the male. We already know that SIN and CHRIST are opposed of each other. This takes a spiritual mind to understand. And it is why women have been treated so badly since the creation, as well as why Eve was bitten by the Viper/Sin first.
2 Thessalonians 2:4: He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.
Female H5347: nᵊqēḇâ
The Hebrew word נְקֵבָה (nᵊqēḇâ) is a feminine noun that primarily refers to a "female" or "female child". It is used to denote the opposite of a male (זָכָר, *zakar*). Additionally, the word can also refer to a "female animal" in certain contexts.
Usage in the Bible:
Woman or Female Child:
- The term is used to describe a woman or female child in several biblical passages, including:
- Jeremiah 31:22 (opposed to *gever* - male)
- Genesis 1:27 - "male and female He created them"
- Genesis 5:2 - "He created them male and female"
- Leviticus 12:5, 7; Leviticus 15:33; Leviticus 27:4-7; Numbers 5:3; Numbers 31:15 (all opposed to *zabar* - male)
Female Animal:
- The word is used to describe a female animal, typically in contrast to a male animal (*zakar*):
- Genesis 6:19; Genesis 7:3, 9, 16
- Leviticus 3:1, 6 (all opposed to zakar - male)
- Leviticus 4:28, 32; Leviticus 5:6
- Deuteronomy 4:16 (in some translations) could refer to both women and animals in certain contexts.
Contextual Notes:
- The word *neqebah* is generally used in its absolute form (without a definite article or possessive).
Understanding Adam, Eve, and the Origins of Desire:
Now, there is one more thing I want to draw attention to, and I ask that you hear me out on this. In Genesis Chapter 1, the term "female H5347" refers to either a woman or a female child. However, in Chapter 2, where the woman H802 is created, the term specifically refers to a fully grown woman, as in a wife.
Let me be clear: what I am about to share is my own speculation. While many believe the woman was created twice and suggest that Adam's first wife was Lilith, I hold a different view. Considering that approximately 1,400 years passed from the time of Genesis to when Moses wrote it, I believe Genesis should be interpreted as spiritual rather than literal.
One thing we can all be certain of is that none of us will ever fully know for sure what really occurred in the first few chapters of the Bible, however, I boldly state that I believe my understand is the closest to the TRUTH that we have. Through my understanding of Christ's subliminal language, here is the gist of what I believe occurred (this will be revisited in Chapter 2):
I believe that since Adam and Eve were created from the same "Adam" (hence we are told Eve came from Adam's rib), their creation reflects a shared essence. The myth that women have one rib more than the man has clearly been busted. They were created from the same "Adam." This is akin to what we see with identical twin babies in the womb which are the result of one zygote that splits in two. This does on fact occur with identical twins of the opposite sex. At this time, humanity was primitive in nature and new, and Adam is described as full of Sin as we have viewed with the help of the Strongs Concordance in this post.
Genesis 2:21-23: And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.
In these early days, there were no rules except one: not to eat from the tree of knowledge—not to bite into the door of consciousness. Because of their primitive nature, I speculate that Adam may have forced himself upon Eve and raped her. Hear me out: in the animal kingdom, this behavior is observed. Male animals often assert dominance over females in such a way, taking any female, the male animal chooses to mate with, sometimes by force.
Genesis 1:31: Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So, the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Genesis 2:25: And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
Yes, God still calls this creation "good," but this is because their lack of consciousness does not equate to the consciousness of God or an awareness of moral wrong. However, we understand this fundamental truth: every living soul was created as a sexual being. Each of us is made to procreate and bring forth life, subduing the earth while letting Christ live in us. This means we are meant to mate and fulfill our role in the continuation of life—this applies to all living souls.
Genesis 1:27-28: So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'
Now, imagine being a male with primitive instincts and no rules to govern you. When you reach puberty as a male, what happens? Shall I be explicit, or can you use your imagination? Consider this: after a restful night, what typically occurs when you first wake, what pops up? Let’s not shy away from this reality—it’s nature, even if it’s rarely addressed in religious settings.
And what about the female, described in Chapter 1 as a child just beginning to transition into womanhood? She is naked and soft, with luscious, developing breast. She is beautiful to behold, is she not? Yet, there are no rules, and the male—also of the same age, identical twins—driven by puberty and primitive instincts, would likely act on those impulses. What do you think he would do to Eve, so beautiful and so vulnerable? Realistically, he might force himself on her, driven by those untamed desires.
And how would she respond? Naturally, she would be frightened, perhaps overwhelmed with fear, and would flee from him. She would instinctively seek safety and distance herself from this traumatic experience. Yet, who lives within her? Christ does.
Now, when we see God bringing a fully matured woman back to Adam in Chapter 2, we witness her return. Many years had passed as she grew into a woman, alone in the wilderness, with no one of her kind to accompany her. She would have remembered the man she once knew, the only one of her kind, and returned to him. So, when scripture says, "God brought her to the man," it is because God lived in her, He is the driver of the wheel, as seen in Ezekiel's vision.
Genesis 2:21-23: So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. And the Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man.
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