Psalm 104 The Creation Psalm
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Psalm 104: The Creation Psalm
Summary
Psalm 104, often referred to as the "Creation Psalm," poetically describes the creation of the world. It touches on themes like the flood, death before humanity's fall, and the earth's age.
Exploring Different Interpretations
First, let’s examine the young Earth perspective. According to the Liberty Bible Commentary (LBC) by Jerry Falwell, this psalm is seen as a poetic version of the Genesis creation chapters. Similarly, Matthew Henry's Commentary (MH) views creation as the main theme.
Verses 1-4: God's Majesty
These verses praise God's majesty and do not engage with the young Earth/old Earth debate. They affirm God's greatness at creation's outset.
Verses 5-9: The Earth's Formation
Describing the separation of land and sea, this part correlates with Genesis 1. Both MH and LBC recognize this alignment. However, some young Earth creationists, like Kent Hovind, erroneously connect it to the Genesis Flood. Yet, it's apparent that this passage pertains to creation, not the flood.
Verses 10-18: God's Provision
God's provisions for all creatures are detailed here, with no disputes between old and young Earth views.
Verses 19-24: Sun, Moon, and Wildlife
This section introduces carnivorous activity before humanity's fall, contradicting young Earth beliefs that deny death before sin. Neither LBC nor MH address this contradiction.
Verses 25-26: Life in the Sea
LBC identifies "Leviathan" as whales, although MH doesn’t elaborate.
Verses 27-30: Life and Death
These verses clearly depict God providing sustenance and creatures dying, suggesting a cycle of renewal within creation. Verse 30 implies animals were created after others had died, challenging young Earth views by indicating a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Verses 31-35: A Closing Praise
The closing verses celebrate God's eternal glory without addressing the age of the Earth.
Conclusion
Psalm 104 suggests Noah's Flood was local rather than global, and acknowledges death before humanity's fall, challenging young Earth interpretations. This passage aligns more with an old Earth view, posing no arguments against it.
For further exploration, consider reading "Death Before Sin" at Genesiscreation.org.
References:
1. Liberty Bible Commentary: Old Testament, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1982.
2. Matthew Henry's Commentary In One Volume, Zondervan Publishing House, 1961.
3. "Points to Ponder about the Flood," drdino.com
4. The Answers Book, MasterBooks.
5. "Limestone Caves," Answers in Genesis.
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