Genesis 5:1 When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. (2) He created them male and female; at the time they were created, he blessed them and called them "man."
(3) When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.
The verse of concern is Genesis 5:3. What does it mean that Adam had a son is his own image? It seems to be saying that Seth was in Adam's image, as opposed to God's. It's as if it is putting the two in contrast right there. I don't recall that it said that Cain or Abel were in Adam's image.
What exactly does this mean? I really appreciate everyone's help with my questions. I'm trying to study and understand the Bible on my own and forget everything I've been told is true by people. I'm trying to read everything as if for the first time and come up with my own understanding. It's not working so well. I'm having some trouble and appreciate everyone answering my questions all the time.
2007-06-16
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