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Genesis 2:7 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.
6But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.
7And 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.
8And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.
9And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAweContentment

We were made by God. He made our first ancestors out of the dirt and dust of the earth. He made each of us and formed us in the womb of our mothers (Psalm 139:13-16). Like Adam, God breathes His life into us and gives us life. We are His work, His masterpiece. We were made to live life to the fullest (John 10:10) and to do His work in the world (Ephesians 2:10).

Prayer

God, thank you for giving me life. Don't let anyone or anything take my mind off honoring you. Please don't let the evil one make me forget that I was made by you. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

1

How does knowing you are created in God's image affect your self-worth?

2

What does it mean for you to be a living soul?

3

When have you felt closest to God in your life?

Life Application

identity

Reflect on your identity as a creation of God and how that shapes your interactions with others.

spirituality

Engage in practices that nurture your spirit, such as prayer or meditation, to deepen your relationship with God.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse highlights the divine act of creating humanity, which connects to the New Testament theme of Jesus giving spiritual life.

See also: John 20:22

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