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Scofield Reference Bible
Based on the C.I. Scofield Reference Bible (1917 Edition) — King James Version
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The Creation
Genesis — Chapter 1
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'Beginning' is not dateable. The first creative act refers to the dateless past and gives scope for all the geologic ages. 'God' (Heb. Elohim) is a uni-plural noun, suggesting the Trinity. 'Created' (Heb. bara) is used only of divine activity, always without the mention of pre-existing material (cf. John 1:1–3; Col. 1:16–17).
The earth 'without form and void' (Heb. tohu va-bohu) may indicate a judgment upon a prior creation (cf. Isa. 24:1; 45:18; Jer. 4:23–26). The Spirit's movement upon the waters introduces the re-creative work of the six days.
The divine image in man is not physical but spiritual — personality, moral nature, and the capacity for God-consciousness. The plural 'us' anticipates the Trinitarian revelation of the New Testament. Man's dominion mandate establishes his vice-regency over creation.
Introduction to Genesis
Genesis (Heb. Bereshith, 'In the beginning') is the book of beginnings — of the heavens and earth, of man, of sin, of redemption's promise, and of the chosen nation. Scofield divides Genesis around seven dispensations and identifies the Abrahamic Covenant (12:1–3) as the foundational covenant of Scripture. The book falls into two main sections: the primeval history (chs. 1–11) and the patriarchal history (chs. 12–50).
Scofield's Theme
The book of beginnings; the Abrahamic Covenant; the seven dispensations introduced
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