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Genesis 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Genesis 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust: Heb. dust of the ground”
Genesis 2:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 2:7
And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. This verse provides intimate details of humanity's creation, complementing chapter 1's broader account. The divine name "LORD God" (Yahweh Elohim) combines covenant relationship with creative power, appearing for the first time in Scripture.The verb "formed" (yatsar, יָצַר) depicts a potter carefully shaping clay, suggesting personal involvement and artistic design rather than distant decree. The phrase "dust of the ground" (afar min-ha'adamah) emphasizes huma...
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Cross-References for Genesis 2:7
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“and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”
“and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
“The first man, Adam, became a living soul.{Genesis 2:7} The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.”
“Yahweh”
“as though he needed anything”
“made of dust. The second man is the Lord from heaven.”
“and the spirit of God is in my nostrils);”
“for out of it you were taken. For you are dust”
“of all that was on the dry land”
“who stretches out the heavens”