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Authors: C. H. Kang,Ethel R. Nelson

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In the word
all, the whole
,
,
7
it is documented that the whole of mankind consisted of just
two people
with
two mouths
, surmounted by
, indicating
together.

As described in the previous chapter, Adam had the appearance of being robed in a glorious light, being made in the image and perfect character of God. Genesis notes, “And the man and his wife were both naked, and were not ashamed” (Genesis 2:25). These robes of light explain why, though naked, Adam and Eve were “not ashamed” to appear in the presence of God! A most interesting primitive radical meaning
naked, bare, or red (the color of fire)
, completely confirms our supposition. This reveals a
dust
,
man
; however, there are “flames” jutting out from him. Research into the ancient forms clarifies the radical, for we find a
fire
contained in it
. Several other stylized pictographs actually show two fires, portraying both Adam and Eve clothed with fire, covering their
“earthiness”
, as
.

 

 

 

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