>Bill, you are comparing Genesis 2:7 with 6:17 and
>7:15 and you say that the "subject matter is totally
>different." It seems that that is the matter under debate.
Oops! That possibility hadn't occurred to me. Just call me dense. (or
stubborn :-))
>
[deletia]
>Those of us who are following this little discussion
>all seem to agree on human uniqueness. We just differ
>on which arguments best demonstrate that. The "breath
>of life" argument from Gen. 2:7 is frequently cited,
>but I would argue that it is inappropriate, just as
>it would be inappropriate to argue from this text
>for a soul/body dualism. I believe we do have material
>and immaterial aspects, but that isn't the focus of
>this text. Nor is it making a point about humans alone
>having the breath of life.
Would you attach any significance at all to the fact that God is said to
breath the breath of life into man in 2:7, but that nothing of the kind
appears in the passages (e.g. 1:24) that deal with the creation of the
animals?
>
>One additional note: The dictionary in Strongs is very
>helpful, but it is dated and clearly has its limits.
>Theological dictionaries and more specialized lexicons
>would be something to watch for in the book sales! :)
As I said in a private note to you, your suggestions about specific
references to look for would be gratefully accepted.
Thanks, Robert.
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