It was prepared by Orson Pratt in 1878 as he edited the Pearl of Great Price to be presented in the general conference of the Church. Genesis 4:1–8 (JST, Genesis 4:2–5:13; Moses 5:2–28). In no other place in scripture is the need to repent more consistently emphasized than in the JST. “But behold, Cain hearkened not, saying: Who is the Lord that I should know him? When priesthood is mentioned covenants most assuredly will be there also. . John 1:1 “In the beginning was the gospel preached through the Son. And Adam stood up in the midst of the congregation; and, notwithstanding he was bowed down with age, being full of the Holy Ghost, predicted whatsoever should befall his posterity unto the latest generation” (D&C 107:53–56). This order was instituted in the days of Adam, and came down by lineage in the following manner: From Adam to Seth, who was ordained by Adam at the age of sixty-nine years, and was blessed by him three years previous to his (Adam’s) death, and received the promise of God by his father, that his posterity should be the chosen of the Lord, and that they should be preserved unto the end of the earth; Because he (Seth) was a perfect man, and his likeness was the express likeness of his father, insomuch that he seemed to be like unto his father in all things, and could be distinguished from him only by his age” (D&C 107:40–43). Adam and Eve taught their children in the ways of the Lord, but Satan prevailed “and they [the children] loved Satan more than God” (JST, Genesis 4:12–13/Moses 5:12–13). . Were there pre-Adamites? Genesis 21:33 (JST, Genesis 21:31). . If we go back to the Joseph Smith Translation [hereafter referred to as JST] in the appendix, we will find sixteen more verses of scripture which you did not read.” The questioning look on his face was obvious, but before he could even finish his next question, “What does it say?” I had already closed my book and was putting it back in my briefcase. His ship (the good ship Private Interpretation) will surely be on a collision course—he will miscalculate, and if he does not make the proper corrections may, like the Titanic, sink unto the depths of faulty interpretation and misunderstanding from which it is difficult to return. We can only wonder to what extent the seeming systematic failure of these topics to be found in the common version of Genesis represents a calculated effort to obscure Satan’s struggle for souls. Monte S. Nyman and Robert L. Millet (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1985), 51–70. The Lord God (Jehovah) was their God. Continuing, the revelation says, “Abraham received all things, whatsoever he received, by revelation and commandment” (v. 29), which brings us back to Genesis. It provides many unique textual contributions. Thus we see the perfect justice of God in working with his children for their salvation. Cain’s unacceptable offering came only after Satan commanded it. Genesis 17:17 (JST, Genesis 17:23). The JST clearly provides the reason why Noah, his sons, and their wives boarded the boat and were saved, while the rest of their family, friends, and neighbors all went to a watery grave. Genesis was given to help raise a benighted people (ancient and modern) from their bondage to a renewed sense of who their creator is, who they are, what their blessings and responsibilities are, and the potential of their divine destiny. Contrary to the traditional Christian view of being dejected, conscience-smitten, beaten, hanging their heads in shame, and in a general state of hopelessness, when they comprehended the implications of the Fall, Adam and Eve sort of jumped up and clicked their heels. 34 And his people wrought righteousness, and obtained heaven, and sought for the city of Enoch which God had before taken, separating it from the earth, having reserved it unto the latter days, or the end of the world; 35 And hath said, and sworn with an oath, that the heavens and the earth should come together; and the sons of God should be tried so as by fire. To appreciate the contribution of the JST on the adversary’s role, we remind ourselves that the word Satan occurs only nineteen times in the KJV Old Testament, and its first occurrence does not appear until 1 Chronicles 21:1. This revelation to the latter-day prophet came at the time when he was being instructed to begin the inspired study, translation, or revision of the Bible. Unfortunately, the KJV adds to the obscurity of this idea because the translations generally rendered the Hebrew tetragrammaton (i.e., Jod He Vav He) representing Jehovah (or Yahweh) to read Lord (i.e., large capital L and small capitals ord). Genesis 24:2, 9 (JST, Genesis 24:2, 8). Then the revelation continues to indicate at what age and by whom each of the patriarchs was ordained, down to and including Noah (see D&C 107:44–52). Most of the Christian world, with the help of a few assumptions, reaches the following conclusions: Adam and Eve both openly rebelled against God and committed a wicked, evil sin—undoubtedly breaking the law of chastity. “We will have the men, and they daughters also.” The latter was their idea, not Lot’s, contrary to the Genesis account. The scriptures explain by saying that “when they begin to grow up, sin conceiveth in their hearts” (JST, Genesis 6:56/Moses 6:55). A careful investigation of the actual use of this word in the Scriptures will unequivocally show that 'Elohim, while plural in form, is singular in concept. 36 And this Melchizedek, having thus established righteousness, was called the king of heaven by his people, or, in other words, the King of peace. Before considering many unique changes, it might be observed that Joseph Smith’s work anticipates some of the very elements and themes emerging from recently discovered apocryphal texts, including segments about Adam, Enoch, Melchizedek, Abraham, and Joseph, thereby providing additional evidence of Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling. However, the seeric gift was not limited to translation, hence Ammon’s additional statement “that a seer is a revelator and a prophet also” (Mosiah 8:16). The wording of section 132 and its doctrinal nature reflect its connection with JST, Genesis. Those who would not hearken became known as the sons and daughters of men. 5. One who is familiar with Genesis in the King James Version (hereafter KJV) is excited when he discovers some almost obscure gospel themes suddenly coming into focus in the JST. . Figure 2. Melchizedek’s great ministry and the powers and blessings of the Melchizedek Priesthood are described. Genesis 50:31 in the Joseph Smith Translation and II Nephi 3:12 say the biblical Joseph’s descendants are to write scripture (LDS say it is the Book of Mormon) and Judah’s descendants were also to write scripture (the Bible) and those two books would end false doctrines, contentions and bring peace to Joseph’s descendants. Grandsons Ephraim and Manasseh were adopted like sons to Jacob with the same standing as his own twelve sons. Joseph Smith's Translation Of Genesis 1:1 Acceptance of the Bible by the Mormon Church is qualified by a statement credited to Joseph Smith and which now appears in article eight of the Mormon Articles of Faith, " We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly." Paul R. Cheesman and C. Wilfred Griggs (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1984), 81–83. Also, that by this sin they doomed all mankind to be born already stained with original sin upon their souls into a world of grief, sorrow, and suffering. Eve said, “I have gotten a man from the Lord” (Genesis 4:1). Our current book of Moses is taken from JST, Genesis. “Adam and Eve . 35 And hath said, and sworn with an oath, that the heavens and the earth should come together; and the sons of God should be tried so as by fire. . [5] James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1955). Every person was created in the image of his Eternal Father and the Only Begotten Son. Righteous patriarchs did teach their children “in the ways of God” (JST, Genesis 6:12, 22, 43/Moses 6:13, 21, 41), and those who learned to “walk with [the Lord]” and “abide” in him (JST, Genesis 6:36/Moses 6:34) became the sons and daughters of God. le-zikkaron ) to the nearby well, where Isaac later camped. When introducing the covenant to Abraham, in the King James Version Abraham is instructed to “walk before me, and be thou perfect” (Genesis 17:1). He will continue to look for valuable insights wherever they may be found, and be persuaded that the most valuable commentary on the scriptures are the scriptures themselves (e.g., Lehi on the fall of Adam, Alma on the tree of life, Paul on a variety of topics relating to the early patriarchs and covenants). “Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you my servant Joseph, that inasmuch as you have inquired of my hand to know and understand wherein I, the Lord, justified my servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob . GENESIS 1:1 IN THE JOSEPH SMITH TRANSLATION/BOOK OF MOSES On 26 March 1830, scarcely two months after the Book of Mormon arrived at Egbert B. Grandin’s bookstore, Joseph Smith was in hot pursuit of his second great revelational project, the “Inspired Version,” also called the Joseph Smith Translation (= JST). The Joseph Smith Translation (JST; also called the Inspired Version (IV)) is a revision of the LDS-published King James Version of the Bible, but The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has only officially canonized certain excerpts that appear in its Pearl of Great Price. Did God just place a spirit in man at one point in his evolutionary development from lower forms? Grant Building At least one other allusion to priesthood includes the three messengers at the time of Sodom’s impending destruction, “which were holy men, and were sent forth after the order of God” (i.e., the order of the Melchizedek Priesthood) (JST, Genesis 18:23.). It's a great volume! Great gospel themes are better clarified in JST, Genesis. [2] The book of Moses excerpts in the first edition of the Pearl of Great Price (1851) were taken from the Evening and Morning Star and the Times and Seasons. 801-422-6975. [7] Interpreter’s One Volume Commentary, 7. The sons and daughters divided two and two in the land and had children of their own. He was the Lord God who spoke to Adam and all the prophets. G. Eerdmans Publishing Company, n.d.), 1:116. 16. According to the generally accepted Christian doctrine, man is born with the taint of original sin upon his soul; therefore, his nature is automatically evil. Adam was told to repent, and he in turn called upon his sons to repent. All I knew about him was where he got on and off the bus. for in heaven created I them.”. Where was he at the time? The patriarch Joseph prophesies of the coming of Moses to deliver Israel from Egypt, as well as a future prophet called Joseph, named after his father. The section summary for Doctrine and Covenants 132 indicates that it was recorded on 12 July 1843, but “it is evident from historical records that the doctrines and principles involved in the revelation had been known by the Prophet since 1831.” [12] It is also well known that after his review of Genesis in June of 1835, Joseph continued to make changes in the translation for almost nine additional years, when finally his work was cut short by martyrdom. The “hand” was involved in making the covenant rather than the “thigh.”. To Enoch it was revealed that after Adam was baptized and received the Holy Ghost, the Lord said, “And thou art after the order of him who was without beginning of days or end of years, from all eternity to all eternity” (Moses 6:67), thus referring to the Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God, now called the Melchizedek Priesthood (cf. The antecedent given to us in “Let us make man” is the Father and the Only Begotten Son in whose image man is made. After the bus had gone a few blocks, I noticed the person next to me was reading his Bible. The man who studies the stories and message of Genesis without the aid of the Joseph Smith Translation is like unto the captain of a ship who, while viewing the tips of many icebergs (doctrines), tries to estimate their true size and shape without considering all information available and the underlying currents which affect their movement. He finished the chapter, slowly closed the book, and began to gaze out the window. And the Lord appeared unto them, and they rose up and blessed Adam, and called him Michael, the prince, the archangel. Also promised is that one would be raised up in the latter days to once again bring Israel to a knowledge of the covenants (JST, Genesis 50:31). Comprehensive Works Cited Faulring, Scott H., Kent P. Jackson, and Robert J. Matthews, eds. This text of the Bible was restored by Joseph Smith and is published in the Pearl of Great Price as Selections from the Book of Moses. For a more detailed discussion of these and other examples, see: The Joseph Smith Translation and 2 Samuel 12:13; The Joseph Smith Translation and John 1:1 Additional information includes: Enoch’s speech and vision; the translation of the city of Zion; that many others were later translated before the flood; the great wickedness of Enoch’s time surpassed that among the Lord’s other creations; the city of Zion and the New Jerusalem are to be joined together; and a millennium of peace is foretold. JST, Genesis 1:1–8:18. Genesis 5:22–23 (JST, Genesis 6:21–7:78; Moses 6:21–7:69). “The Gospel began to be preached, from the beginning, being declared by holy angels sent forth from the presence of God, and by his own voice, and by the gift of the Holy Ghost” (JST, Genesis 5:44/Moses 5:58). 8. 4. This reference is best viewed with a frames compatible browser. “See that little ‘a.’ Now let’s look down to the cross-references. Genesis 19:31–33 (JST, Genesis 19:37–39). 32 And men having this faith, coming up unto this order of God, were translated and taken up into heaven. That these writings were not only for the Hebrew slaves is revealed in the added note that “in a day when the children of men shall esteem my words as naught and take many of them from the book which thou shalt write, behold, I will raise up another like unto thee; and they shall be had again among the children of men—among as many as shall believe” (1:41). Genesis 50:24 (JST, Genesis 50:24–36). After a pause, he said, “What’s so good about the new one?”, “Well, I happened to notice that you just read Genesis 14. To whom was he writing? . Joseph’s prophecies to his children just prior to his death included: the mission of Moses; the calling of a latter-day Joseph and the Restoration; writings which Joseph would be instrumental in bringing forth to be joined with those of Judah to the “confounding of false doctrine,” and bringing Israel to a knowledge of their fathers and their covenants. The gospel of Jesus Christ taught in the beginning. Genesis 14:24 (JST, Genesis 14:25–40). Ammon further taught that “a seer can know of things which are past, and also of things which are to come,” noting further that the gi… D&C 76:15ff. Finally, it can be established that Joseph Smith approached the text of Scripture with his own personal agenda, consistently breaking rules of proper Biblical interpretation (i.e. In most of the passages there is an emphasis on the fact that man becomes that way, clearly implying he was not so to begin with. [8]. This seems a most appropriate place to conclude. There are extratextual sources available to give us additional insights. While engaging in such a concentrated study of the scriptures, it was natural for him to ask questions and ponder on various subjects, inquire of the Lord, and receive divine revelation in answer to his inquiry.” [11] Of what consequence could this be to a greater understanding of Genesis? The man who studies Genesis with the aid of the JST is like unto a ship’s captain who, while viewing many majestically beautiful icebergs (doctrines) floating in a vast ocean (the everlasting gospel), seeks all the information available (from the standard works and teachings of the modern prophets) as to their true size, shape, and direction. [6] The Interpreter’s One Volume Commentary on the Bible (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1971), 7. And numerous others that you can think of. Where did God come from? The Lord called on men everywhere by the Holy Ghost to repent. We are much like a person who often has steak or some other delicacy for dinner—he probably won’t fully appreciate it unless he is suddenly without it. Undoubtedly there were others who chose the path of faith and obedience, but the sacred records reflect that many in Adam’s generation did not enthusiastically lean toward spiritual things. From the Joseph Smith … 36 And this Melchizedek, having thus established righteousness, was called the king of heaven by his people, or, in other words, the King of peace. He is the Only Begotten Son—creator of heaven and earth. He was prepared before the foundation of the world—chosen to suffer for men if they would repent. In June 1830, Joseph Smith began working on what we now call the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible (JST). To call this version a “translation” gives a false impression. Melchizedek also, “having been approved of God, he was ordained an high priest after the order of the covenant which God made with Enoch, It being after the order of the Son of God; which order came, not by man, nor the will of man; neither by father nor mother; neither by beginning of days nor end of years; but of God” (JST, Genesis 14:27–28). Therefore, even though men sin, through faith in Christ, true repentance, and baptism, they can be given the gift of the Holy Ghost, and by living in the Lord’s way, be justified, sanctified, sealed up to eternal life, and eventually dwell in his presence. [3] “The Earth and Man,” 9 August 1931, reprinted in Deseret News, 12 November 1931. “The Father and the Son,” Doctrinal Exposition of the First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve,” June 30, 1916, quoted in Talmage, Articles of Faith, 465–73. In the Book of Mormon, Ammon defined a seer as one who possessed “a gift from God” to translate ancient records (Mosiah 8:13; see also Mosiah 28:11–16). None of the foregoing information is found in either Genesis or JST, Genesis directly, but “These things were all written in the books of Enoch, and are to be testified of in due time” (D&C 107:57). 40 And it came to pass, that God blessed Abram, and gave unto him riches, and honor, and lands for an everlasting possession; according to the covenant which he had made, and according to the blessing wherewith Melchizedek had blessed him. Compare Genesis 1:1–6:13. Will we choose to serve the Lord, or, by deliberate choice (or default), serve Satan? The Prophet and his contemporaries called it the New Translation, as it is also named in a revelation in the Doctrine and Covenants (D&C 124:89). They also were to bring salvation to the rest of Jacob’s house at a time when they were all bowed down in sin. Other evidence of an initial restriction comes from Joseph Smith’s response to what seems to have been a 31 July 1832 request by William W. Phelps to publish portions of the Bible translation that had been made to that date. George A. Horton Jr., “Insights into the Book of Genesis,” in The Joseph Smith Translation: The Restoration of Plain and Precious Truths, ed. What about organic evolution? The first kind of support given for this thesis is from the Inspired Version of the Bible, also known as the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). 10. Since these blessings are contingent on man’s overcoming his personal sins, it is no surprise that the most persistent single injunction in the early record is for men to repent. Approaching the study of the JST is a lifetime endeavor to which we each bring different levels of gospel scholarship. A book of remembrance was kept with which Adam’s children were taught a language which was pure and undefiled. After mentioning that Seth was appointed in his murdered brother’s stead, the record continues, “Now this same Priesthood, which was in the beginning, shall be in the end of the world also” (JST, Genesis 6:7/Moses 6:7). . What is the fundamental message of Genesis? 9. It was Abimelech and his captain, not Abraham, that planted a grove in Beersheba. . What Great Gospel Themes Are Better Clarified in JST, Genesis? There are over two hundred changes or added verses in JST, Genesis, which in itself suggests the monumental impact that it would have on an understanding of its message. The JST says: “And Noah and his sons hearkened unto the Lord, and gave heed, and they were called the sons of God” (JST, Genesis 8:1/Moses 8:13). v. t. e. The Joseph Smith Translation ( JST ), also called the Inspired Version ( IV ), was a revision of the Bible by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. A gospel of redemption was taught from the beginning. This reinforces the apostle Paul’s statement that “Jesus Christ [is] the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8). The Lord also covenanted to preserve the patriarchal lineage of Enoch, Methuselah, Noah, and Abraham (JST, Genesis 7:58/Moses 7:51; 8:2; JST, Genesis 8:23; 9:14, 17, 21–25). (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. It is clear that “every spirit of man was innocent in the beginning” (D&C 93:38), and can remain that way unless there is failure to yield to “the enticings of the Holy Spirit” (Mosiah 3:19). It was Noah, not the Lord, who was sorry (repented) that the Lord had made man. Israel was the covenant people with a divine destiny and the promises made to their fathers would all be fulfilled. Several additions are given: A popular commentary says, “The first son of this [Adam and Eve’s] union is named Cain.” [9] Not so, for Adam and Eve had many sons and daughters prior to the birth of Cain and Abel. Was Adam brought from another planet? Brigham Young University [5]. He rebelled and sought to destroy man’s agency. (“The Joseph Smith Translation: “Plain and Precious Things” Restored” Ensign, Aug 1997, lds.org) The recent LDS.org Gospel Topic Essay on the translation and historicity of the Book of Abraham affirms this new understanding of the concept of “translation” when applied to Joseph Smith bringing revealed scripture into the world. The Lord revealed to Joseph Smith the experience Moses had when he (Moses) “was caught up into an exceedingly high mountain, And he saw God face to face, and he talked with him” (Moses 1:1–2). When did he write? Here Joseph writes into the Bible a “prophecy” predicting that he, Joseph Smith Jr., will be a prophet of God. And Satan came among them, saying: I am also a son of God; and he commanded them, saying: Believe it not; and they believed it not, and they loved Satan more than God. The Rabbis who prefer the traditional “ex-nihilo” translation of Genesis suggest this “better” translation implies God built his kingdom on a dung hill. 27 And thus, having been approved of God, he was ordained an high priest after the order of the covenant which God made with Enoch. . One of the most significant dimensions of this quest for insights is represented by sources that are not actually in the JST itself, but which might be considered an extension of it. [or] Nephilim (i.e., giants). From this, who could possibly reconstruct the history or operation of the priesthood for approximately twenty-five hundred years—from Adam to Moses? It would be hard to overestimate the negative psychological impact this false doctrine would have on a person’s life when trying to overcome individual weaknesses and gain eternal perfection. In this regard, Elder James E. Talmage said, “The opening chapters of Genesis, and scriptures related thereto, were never intended as a textbook of geology, archeology, earth-science, or man-science.” [3]. ... Hat Tip to Joseph Smith. “See the footnote to that part of the verse that says no man can see God; it refers us to Moses 1:11, which as you know is part of the Joseph Smith Translation.” So we turned to Moses’ account where he “saw God face to face, and he talked with him, and the glory of god was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence” (JST, Genesis [preface] A revelation, verse 2/ Moses 1:2). 37 And he lifted up his voice, and he blessed Abram, being the high priest, and the keeper of the storehouse of God; 38 Him whom God had appointed to receive tithes for the poor. 12. To gain valuable insights into Genesis, the place to start is with the book of Moses—in fact, chapter 1. Since our individual insights usually come according to the level of spiritual maturity which we bring to the task, you may be able to add to the following basic questions: When discussing the Genesis creation story, what teacher has not been pressed with questions such as: How was the earth created? Genesis 28:22 (JST, Genesis 28:22). .” [6] Thus the story is further dismissed as simply “saga and legend.” [7]. . I have had the Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the New Testament by Wayment for a long time. 15. One afternoon, shortly after the “new” King James Version, LDS Edition came out, I boarded the Wasatch Boulevard bus going south on State Street in Salt Lake City and found that there was only one seat vacant—right in the middle of the back row. As custodian of the covenant, Israel had the responsibility to share it with all of Adam’s other children. . The Lord ordained Noah (see JST, Genesis 8:7/Moses 8:19 and cf. . See Faulring et al., Joseph Smith’s New Translation of the Bible, 70. Men were to make offerings in similitude of his atoning sacrifice. by Robert J. Matthews. The only direct reference to priesthood in KJV Genesis is to Melchizedek, priest of the most high God (see Genesis 14:18–20). Jesus Christ (the Only Begotten Son) was called before the foundation of the world to be the Savior and Redeemer. 7. Genesis 1:26–27 (JST, Genesis 1:27, 29; Moses 2:26–27). This includes writings of Enoch, some of which have already been cited. What Other Unique Textual Contributions Are Given? The word Lucifer occurs only once, at Isaiah 14:12, and the word devil does not occur at all. Robert J. Matthews has pointed out that “most of the revelations dealing with doctrinal subjects [found in the D&C] were revealed to Joseph Smith . Thus Satan became the author of secret combinations of darkness. . In the JST this is considerably strengthened: “I, the Almighty God, give unto thee a commandment; that thou shalt walk uprightly before me, and be perfect” (emphasis added). However, the covenant is best elaborated in connection with Abraham wherein it is called an “everlasting covenant” (JST, Genesis 13:13). Were there dinosaurs before Adam? He was cast down and became the devil, the father of lies, to deceive, blind, and lead men captive. The translation of the Bible through Joseph Smith must be a major part, if not the direct fulfillment, of this prophecy. What related extratextual sources are available? . . It only contains those portions that were modified by Joseph Smith … Each year, plan to attend BYU's Easter Conference. It refers us to JST, Genesis 14:25–40. The early record provides ample examples of the consequences of such a decision. Also, they worry that if the universe has an existence independent of God, this undermines basic theology. [4] He is the Almighty of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the great I Am—and Jehovah of the Old Testament. 185 Heber J. The JST clarifies these fundamental aspects of the nature of man: “The Son of God hath atoned for original guilt, wherein the sins of the parents cannot be answered upon the heads of the children, for they are whole from the foundation of the world” (JST, Genesis 6:56/Moses 6:54; emphasis added). The order of events in Lot’s interaction with the wicked men of Sodom is changed. Whether one believes him or not, the discussion has focused on whether Smith's English texts represent literal translations of extant source documents. Joseph Smith’s New Translation of the Bible: Original Manuscripts. [1], Our current book of Moses (2:1–8:30) is an almost verbatim copy of the JST, Genesis 1:1–8:18 (covering King James Version Genesis 1:1–6:13). Keil and F. Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament, 25 vols. If he applies his knowledge properly, his ship (the good ship Inspired Interpretation) will surely sail safely through difficult waters to the blissful shore. George A. Horton Jr. was an associate professor of ancient scripture at BYU when this was published. 33 And now, Melchizedek was a priest of this order; therefore he obtained peace in Salem, and was called the Prince of peace. Excerpt from the article ‘Prophecies in the Bible about Joseph Smith’, published in the Ensign, January 1989: 1 Critics might argue that the Joseph Smith Translation contains references to Joseph Smith because he himself translated it. His well-worn Bible appeared to be one of the old black-covered Cambridge missionary editions, and he was reading Genesis 14. Did God’s father’s father have a father? . 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