Who is the "Us" Go refers to in Genesis 1:26? Who "helped" him with creation? (No childish answers please)

Question

Genesis 1:26

Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

I have seen all sorts of biblical questions asked on this site I have a few of my own. I do not belive in questioning God, so that is not what I am doing...I am instead questioning man that claims to know God. I have my own answer, but I would like to know what other people think.

I'm Sorry! The question should read Who is the "Us" God refers to in Genesis 1:26? Who "helped" him with creation?

Purley, Human error!

Answer 1

Perhaps it means the 'heavenly court' that's referred to later.
(Of course, all answers to this question are 'Perhaps')

Answer 2

I really like your question and the way that it's phrased! It's a good question. I, personally, don't think that the creation and flood stories are literal - I believe them to be parables to help explain things that can't really be explained. Many cultures have similar creation and flood stories. I think the point of those stories is that God is in charge.

I also don't think there is anything wrong with questioning God. Who is so secure in their faith that they will blindy accept anything they're told? I don't think God would blame us for asking questions - he's kind of mysterious, don't you think? Since it was man who wrote the bible, I don't think that everything written in it is infallible. I do believe it conveys the word of God, but it was man that edited it and put it together.

If you're interested, you may want to think about joining a bible study group - either online or at a church of your choice. I don't believe that someone can pick up a bible, read it cover to cover, and understand all of the things that were meant to be conveyed. There's a lot of back ground stuff that helps you along and to know WHY it's important all of those violent stories are in the Old Testament. I find it fascinating!

Answer 3

The God that you are referring to is a try-une God (three parts that makes up one entity). God the father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, these three distinct parts makes up the one try-une God, or the Godhead! Each having a distinctly different function in creation, but working in conjunction for the same purpose, Creation!!!! This is the Us God is referring to. And Thus He made man in his image, a tri-partite (three parts that make up one person). Man is made of body, soul and spirit. I know, it is very hard for the natural mind to conceive this; thus the need to be spiritual (“born again” John 3:16).

Answer 4

Jesus Christ. He was the first creation of God. You can See that in Colossians 1:15, 16. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 because by means of him all [other] things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, no matter whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All [other] things have been created through him and for him
Proverbs 8:22-31

Answer 5

His son and the holy ghost were with him in john
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God.
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
to prove that christ was the word read

19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Re 19:12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.

Re 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

hope this helps

Answer 6

This is the starting point that Christians use to show that God is a trinity...God is one. Let me claify, one God, 3 parts...Father, Son, Spirit. Like me...Mother, Sister, Wife. Same person, but operating in 3 different capacities.

This is also used to show that Jesus, also believed to be the one referred to in the Old Testament as the Angel Of the Lord...we can debate that later...is a part of the Godhead, part of the trinity that makes up the one-ness of God, and was present at creation, hence, "I saw satan fall like lightening..."

It's a great question. There is a lot to ponder in the answer.

Answer 7

The reason that God uses the word "us" is to emphasize the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit three persons in one true God.

Answer 8

Well, if you go back and read the original Hebrew text, you find that the word commonly translated as "God" in the King James bible is actually "elohim" -- which technically means "gods" (plural)...

All this time, Judaism and Christianity were SUPPOSED to be polytheistic religions, but the notion of a single god or one-who-is-three has become so entrenched, the fundys will deny it even if you stick the original text under their noses and show it to them....

Answer 9

The "US" quoted in the scripture is referring to the Trinity(God the Father,God the Son,God the Blessed Holy Spirit)created Man,thus that is where the "US" is! When ALL of creation was made(not just man)ALL of the Trinity created ALL things,it wasnt just God the Father that made thing's,but ALL of the Trinity.If this is "too simple" that is the way God MEANT IT TO BE! SIMPLE SO THAT ALL CAN UNDERSTAND! Most people overlook the simple and that is what causes most people to stumble,the OBVIOUS and SIMPLE!

Answer 10

No one "helped" God make man. He was speaking to the children that remained loyal to Him after satans rebellion and the destruction of the Earth at that time.
......"the earth was( became, caused to be ) without form, and void;and darkness upon the face of the deep.

Answer 11

It is a reference to God’s ministering angels who were created previously, and the Almighty spoke majestically in the plural, consulting His heavenly court.