Genesis 2 Scofield
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2:4 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,
“Lord”
Lord God
“Lord”
LORD (Heb. Jehovah)
(1) The primary meaning of the name LORD (Jehovah) is the "self-existent One." Literally (as in Ex 3:14), "He that is who He is, therefore the eternal I AM:"
But Havah, from which Jehovah, or Yahwe, is formed, signifies also "to become," that is, to become known, thus pointing to a continuous and increasing self-revelation. Combining these meanings of Havah, we arrive at the meaning of the name Jehovah. He is "the self-existent One who reveals Himself." The name is, in itself, an advance upon the name "God" (El, Elah, Elohim), which suggests certain attributes of Deity, as strength, etc., rather than His essential being.
(2) It is significant that the first appearance of the name Jehovah in Scripture follows the creation of man. It was God (Elohim) who said, "Let us make man in our image" (Gen 1:26); but when man, as in the second chapter of Genesis, is to fill the scene and become dominant over creation, it is the Lord God (Jehovah Elohim) who acts. This clearly indicates a special relation of Deity, in His Jehovah character, to man, and all Scripture emphasizes this.
(3) Jehovah is distinctly the redemption name of Deity. When sin entered and redemption became necessary, it was Jehovah Elohim who sought the sinning ones Gen 3:9–13 and clothed them with "coats of skins" Gen 3:21 a beautiful type of righteousness provided by the Lord God through sacrifice Rom 3:21; Rom 3:22. The first distinct revelation of Himself by His name Jehovah was in connection with the redemption of the covenant people out of Egypt Ex 3:13–17. As Redeemer, emphasis is laid upon those attributes of Jehovah which the sin and salvation of man bring into exercise. These are:
(a) His holiness Lev 11:44; Lev 11:45; Lev 19:1; Lev 22:26; Hab 1:12; Hab 1:13 (b) His hatred and judgment of sin; Deut 32:35–42; Gen 6:5–7; Ps 11:4–6; Ps 66:18; Ex 34:6; Ex 34:7 (c) His love for and redemption of sinners, but always righteously; Gen 3:21; Gen 8:20; Gen 8:21; Ex 12:12; Ex 12:13; Lev 16:2; Lev 16:3; Isa 53:5; Isa 53:6; Isa 53:10 Salvation by Jehovah apart from sacrifice is unknown to Scripture.
(4) In his redemptive relation to man, Jehovah has seven compound names which reveal Him as meeting every need of man from his lost state to the end. These compound names are:
(a) Jehovah-jireh, "the Lord will provide" Gen 22:13; Gen 22:14 i.e., will provide a sacrifice; (b) Jehovah-rapha, "the Lord that healeth" Ex 15:26. That this refers to physical healing the context shows, but the deeper healing of soul malady is implied. (c) Jehovah-nissi, "the Lord our banner" Ex 17:8–15. The name is interpreted by the context. The enemy was Amalek, a type of the flesh, and the conflict that day stands for the conflict of Gal 5:17 the war of the Spirit against the flesh. Victory was wholly due to divine help. (d) Jehovah-Shalom, "the Lord our peace," or "the Lord send peace" Judg 6:24. Almost the whole ministry of Jehovah finds expression and illustration in that chapter. Jehovah hates and judges sin Gen 2:1–5. Jehovah loves and saves sinners Gen 2:7–18 but only through sacrifice Gen 2:19–21 see also; Rom 5:1; Eph 2:14; Col 1:20. (e) Jehovah-ra-ah, "the Lord my shepherd" (Psalms 23.). In Psalms 22 Jehovah makes peace by the blood of the cross; in Psalms 23. Jehovah is shepherding His own who are in the world. (See Scofield "John 10:7") (f) Jehovah-tsidkenu, "the Lord our righteousness" Jer 23:6. This name of Jehovah occurs in a prophecy concerning the future restoration and conversion of Israel. Then Israel will hail him as Jehovah-tsidkenu--"the Lord our righteousness." (g) Jehovah-shammah, "the Lord is present" Ezek 48:35. This name signifies Jehovah's abiding presence with His people; Ex 33:14; Ex 33:15; 1 Chr 16:27; 1 Chr 16:33; Ps 16:11; Ps 97:5; Matt 28:20; Heb 13:5
(5) Lord (Jehovah) is also the distinctive name of Deity as in covenant with Israel Ex 19:3; Ex 20:1; Ex 20:2; Jer 31:31–34.
(6) Lord God (Heb. Jehovah Elohim) is the first of the compound names of Deity. Lord God is used distinctly:
(1) of the relation of Deity to man (a) as Creator Gen 2:7–15 (b) as morally in authority over man Gen 2:16; Gen 2:17 (c) as creating and governing the earthly relationships of man; Gen 2:18–24; Gen 3:16–19; Gen 3:22–24 and (d) as redeeming man Gen 3:8–15; Gen 3:21
(2) of the relation of Deity to Israel Gen 24:7; Gen 28:13; Ex 3:15; Ex 3:18; Ex 4:5; Ex 5:1; Ex 7:6; Deut 1:11; Deut 1:21; Deut 4:1; Deut 6:3; Deut 12:1; Josh 7:13; Josh 7:19; Josh 7:20; Josh 10:40; Josh 10:42; Judg 2:12; 1 Sam 2:30; 1 Kgs 1:48; 2 Kgs 9:6; 2 Kgs 10:31; 1 Chr 22:19; 2 Chr 1:9; Ezra 1:3; Isa 21:17 See other names of Deity,
(See Scofield "Gen 1:1") See Scofield "Gen 14:18" See Scofield "Gen 15:2" See Scofield "Gen 17:1" See Scofield "Gen 21:33" See Scofield "1 Sam 1:3"
“Lord God”
Deity (names of God) (See Scofield "Mal 3:18")
2:14 And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.
“Hiddekel”
Hiddekel = ancient name of the Tigris.
2:23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.
“Eve”
Eve, type of the Church as bride of Christ John 3:28; John 3:29; 2 Cor 11:2; Eph 5:25–32; Rev 19:7; Rev 19:8
“Woman”
"Isha," "because she was taken out of man" (Ish) Hos 2:16
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2:3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
“sanctified”
In the O.T. the same Hebrew word (qodesh) is translated sanctify, consecrate, dedicate, and holy. It means, set apart for the service of God. See refs. following "Sanctify," (See Scofield "Gen 2:3").