So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
So God created people in his own image—he made them to be like himself. God created them male and female.
God is saying that he made human beings to reflect his own character and nature, creating both men and women in his likeness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the creation account in Genesis, written to show God's intentional design in making humanity. Unlike other ancient creation stories that depicted humans as afterthoughts or slaves to the gods, this text presents humans as the crown of God's creation, made with dignity and purpose. The Hebrew concept of being made 'in God's image' was revolutionary, suggesting that all people—regardless of social status—have inherent worth and value.
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