Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5001 human race, the » 5002 human race, and creation Although the human race is the pinnacle of God's creative work, it shares the inherent limitations of the physical realm. Human beings are nevertheless given responsibility to manage and steward the world. The human race is an integral part of the physical creation The human race was created from the ground Genesis 2:7 The Hebrew word for man, “adam” sounds like the Hebrew word for ground “adamah”. See also Genesis 3:17-19; Job 10:8-9; Psalm 103:13-14 The human race was created on the same day as the animals The human race was created from dust like the animals Genesis 2:7,19 The human race is set apart from the rest of creation The human race is uniquely created in God's image Genesis 5:1-2 See also Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9 The human race is given authority to take care of creation Genesis 1:26-28 See also Genesis 2:15; Genesis 9:1-3; Psalm 8:3-8; Hebrews 2:5-8 The human race is created with the power of choice Genesis 2:16-17 See also Genesis 2:19 Human beings are created accountable to God for their actions Matthew 12:36 See also Ezekiel 18:20; John 3:18-19; Romans 2:14-15; Revelation 2:23 The human race is created dependent upon God Matthew 4:4; 2 Corinthians 3:5 See also 2 Chronicles 20:12; Jeremiah 10:23; James 4:13-15 The human race comprises two complementary genders Genesis 2:18-24 See also Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 5:1-2 The human race is one entity with a common ancestry in Adam Acts 17:26 See also Genesis 9:18-19; Genesis 10:32-11:1 See also
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