1. In the beginning —a period of remote and unknown antiquity, hid in the depths of eternal ages; and so the phrase is used in Proverbs 8:22 ; Proverbs 8:23 . God —the name of the Supreme Being, signifying in Hebrew, "Strong," "Mighty." It is expressive of omnipotent power; and by its use here in the plural form, is obscurely taught at the opening of the Bible, a doctrine clearly revealed in other parts of it, namely, that though God is one, there is a plurality of persons in the Godhead—Father, Son, and Spirit, who were engaged in the creative work ( Proverbs 8:27 ; John 1:3 ; John 1:10 ; Ephesians 3:9 ; Hebrews 1:2 ; Job 26:13 ). created —not formed from any pre-existing materials, but made out of nothing. the heaven and the earth —the universe. This first verse is a general introduction to the inspired volume, declaring the great and important truth that all things had a beginning; that nothing throughout the wide extent of nature existed from eternity, originated by chance, or from the skill of any inferior agent; but that the whole universe was produced by the creative power of God ( Acts 17:24 ; Romans 11:36 ). After this preface, the narrative is confined to the earth. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-2" class="com-number"
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