Gen 1:27 | TNotes | STEP | 1:27 The first poetry of Genesis reflectively celebrates God’s climactic feat in creating humankind. • human beings: This term (Hebrew ha-’adam, “the man”) is often used to denote humanity collectively (see 6:1 , 5-7 ; 9:5-6 ). Though traditionally translated “man,” gender is not at issue here; both male and female are included.

‏ Genesis 1:27

1:27 ^a The first poetry of Genesis reflectively celebrates God’s climactic feat in creating humankind.

• human beings: This term (Hebrew ha-’adam, “the man”) is often used to denote humanity collectively (see 6:1 ^b, 5-7 ^c; 9:5-6 ^d). Though traditionally translated “man,” gender is not at issue here; both male and female are included.