Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Genesis 2:7The human race is an integral part of the physical creation The human race was created from the ground See also Genesis 3:17-19The Hebrew word for man, "adam" sounds like the Hebrew word for ground "adamah". Job 10:8-9Psalms 103:13-14 Genesis 1:24-27 The human race was created on the same day as the animals Genesis 2:7,19The human race was created from dust like the animals Genesis 5:1-2The human race is set apart from the rest of creation See also The human race is uniquely created in God's image Genesis 1:26-27; 9:6James 3:9 Genesis 1:26-28 See also The human race is given authority to take care of creation Genesis 2:15; 9:1-3Psalms 8:3-8 Hebrews 2:5-8 Genesis 2:16-17 See also The human race is created with the power of choice Genesis 2:19Matthew 12:36 See also Human beings are created accountable to God for their actions Ezekiel 18:20John 3:18-19 Romans 2:14-15 Revelation 2:23 Matthew 4:4 2 Corinthians 3:5 The human race is created dependent upon God See also 2 Chronicles 20:12Jeremiah 10:23 James 4:13-15 Genesis 2:18-24 The human race comprises two complementary genders See also Genesis 1:26-27; 5:1-2Acts 17:26 The human race is one entity with a common ancestry in Adam See also Genesis 9:18-19; 10:32-11:1See also 1325 God, the Creator4005 creation 4029 world, human beings in 5023 image of God 5083 Adam, and Christ 5093 Eve 5664 children 5700 headship 5707 male and female 5708 marriage 5714 men 5745 women |
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