“bad” or “evil,” such as is the case in Genesis 2. Here the idea is approval and acceptance. The object created is just as it should be, with no flaws or blemishes. On each creation day, God is the gifted artist who steps back to admire and approve his own work. When God considers his handiwork, he is pleased with it. Table 1.1 The Days of Creation Form Fullness Day Object created Day Object created 1 One work: light 4 One work: luminaries 2 One work: sea and expanse 5 One work: birds, fish
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