Evidence for God from Science

I heard on Answers in Genesis that the word yalad can only mean a direct descendant (aka, someones son), saying that other words are used for grandchildren being born. I wanted to know if that was true or not? I know some people use Amram and Jochebed as examples, but then why does Genesis 15 say th...

On my view, for several reasons: 1. It was actually the case that they lived that long. For all the conversations about literary and theological points, let's not forget the importance of historical accuracy; as to why Moses felt the need to raise that particular historical point, we can further sa...

To quote from a very old thread : I would point out that there are two geneologies that have to be dealt with, not just the one in Gen 11. So let's start with Gen 5, which is both in the context of 11 and prior to it. Now, there is every reason to believe that Gen 5 does contain gaps. The reasoning...

And I would just note, Annonymus, that statements like this: Young Earth folks view this word differently and thus fix their conclusions upon that view. John Millam's article linked to simply presents the case as how the word was used. A person is free to agree or disagree. Please note, I have disc...

Thanks. That being said though, is it still possible that the phrase "And someone lived some years and begat someone" could be used to refer to descendants and not immediate offspring?

I know that. I wanted to know if the word begat in Genesis being in the imperfect tense is correct, or just something the guy made up.

http://createdevolution.blogspot.com/20 ... ogies.html

If anyone knows Hebrew, can you please tell me if what's said in section 5 of this article is true. Thanks.