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this story The Bible gives us two side-by-side creation accounts, showing us different aspects of God. In their original Hebrew language, each story uses a different name for God.
genesis 1
genesis 2
Paints an expansive view of creation through poem and rhythm
Creatively describes human origins and identity through story
Calls God Elohim - a universal name of power and bigness.
Calls God YHWH - a personal name of respect and closeness
think about How might these two creation accounts together give us a greater sense of what God is like?