Genesis 1:7 | Made or Created?

Genesis 1:7 uses a different Hebrew word than Genesis 1:1. Why does Scripture say God "made" the expanse instead of "created" it? In this episode of The Original Text, we examine the Hebrew word: עָשָׂה and compare it with the word used in Genesis 1:1: בָּרָא Both words can describe God's creative activity, yet Genesis deliberately changes the language. What is the difference, and what does it reveal about the creation account? We also explore the phrase: וַיְהִי־כֵן "And it was so." A recurring expression that highlights the power and authority of God's word throughout Genesis 1. This episode explores: • the meaning of עָשָׂה • how it differs from בָּרָא • why English translations often hide the distinction • the fulfillment of God's command • the significance of "and it was so" • creation by divine speech The Original Text is a verse-by-verse exploration of Scripture in its original languages, historical context, and modern intellectual relevance. #Genesis #BibleStudy #Genesis1 #BiblicalHebrew #OriginalText #Creation #Theology