Psalms 90 shaped Moses' understanding of Genesis long (YOM) days

Psalm 90:4 shaped Moses' use of the word YOM in Genesis 1. Psalms 90 was written first as word structures from it are found in Genesis 1&2.

The verse says that a thousand years to God are like yesterday, or a watch in the night. This suggests that God's time is not the same as our time, and that a day to God could be much longer than a day to us. Einstein first discovered time relativity which guides the point of view in the universe. In Genesis the point of view is God in his creation not in heaven.

If this is the case many view that Moses used the word yom in Genesis 1 in a figuratively literal sense to describe long periods of time, rather than literal 24-hour days.

Here are some additional thoughts on the matter:

  • The Hebrew word yom can be used to refer to a literal day, a period of time, or a long age.

  • The context of Genesis 1 suggests that the days of creation are figurative long days.

  • There are passages in the Bible that suggest that God's time is not the same as our time eg 2 Peter 3:8

But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.

Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide how to interpret the days of creation.

Archer guided the NASB translation. At his death he spoke 24 languages.


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