Month: January 2022

Thank you for the question, “What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.” The question on Genesis 1 and the creation of God is an interesting thought. Here are … Read More “Question: What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.” »

Thank you for the question, “Why did Jacob have children with the servants of his wives?” Here are some thoughts on why Jacob was intimate with the maids of his Rachel and Leah: A. Jacob was faithful to Rachel and Leah in his marriage to them. B. Rachel was unable to conceive a child from Jacob. … Read More “Question: Why did Jacob have children with the servants of his wives?” »

Readers have highlighted the differences between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2. Among the differences are the creation account of Adam and Eve. Genesis 1 recorded that God made man and woman simultaneously (vs. 27), while Genesis 2 recorded that God made man before He made the woman (vs. 18). Both accounts can’t be correct. Are … Read More “Question: How does a Christian reconcile the two differing creation accounts of Adam and Eve in Genesis 1 and 2?” »

Thank you for the question on the lineage of Laban to the Patriarch Abraham, “If the ancient Israelites could trace their roots back to father Abraham, what place would Jacob’s father-in-law Laban have had the lineage?” Here are two thoughts for one’s consideration in regards to the lineage of Laban to Abraham’s descendants: I. Considerations on … Read More “Question: If the ancient Israelites could trace their roots back to father Abraham, what place would Jacob’s father-in-law Laban have had the lineage?” »