Gen 2:4 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 2:4-7: The LORD God Forms Man In these verses, the creation story focuses more on details about the making of man. We see God now called by the name “Jehovah”—the Lord God—which shows both His power and His perfection. Plants and herbs depended fully on God’s power to grow, not on rain or human work at first. God also formed man in a special way, showing both the humble material of our bodies and the wonderful gift of life God gave. This passage shows that God cares for creation and is actively involved in providing and shaping life. v. 4 : “These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.” For the first time, God is called Jehovah ( Lord ). In the first chapter, He was called Elohim, meaning God of power. Now He is Jehovah Elohim—the God who is powerful and perfect. This name shows that God is the One who exists by Himself and gives life to everything (Exodus 6:3 ).

‏ Genesis 2:4

Genesis 2:4-7: The LORD God Forms Man

In these verses, the creation story focuses more on details about the making of man. We see God now called by the name “Jehovah”—the Lord God—which shows both His power and His perfection. Plants and herbs depended fully on God’s power to grow, not on rain or human work at first. God also formed man in a special way, showing both the humble material of our bodies and the wonderful gift of life God gave. This passage shows that God cares for creation and is actively involved in providing and shaping life.

v. 4: “These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.” For the first time, God is called Jehovah (Lord). In the first chapter, He was called Elohim, meaning God of power. Now He is Jehovah Elohim—the God who is powerful and perfect. This name shows that God is the One who exists by Himself and gives life to everything (Exodus 6:3 ^a).