biblical interputation

Biblical Interpretation

Adam, Eve, Cain, Able and the Decalogue

A Decalogue is a basic set of rules which underscores biblical authority and ideals. These principles relate to Adam, Eve, Cain and Able by showing how humankind is supposed to act and attitudes that should be embraced. (Lehman, 1995) In Genesis 1-4, it is illustrating the way this is influencing how God looks at humans and his purpose for them. However, these views change once Adam and Eve eat from the tree of knowledge. They are subsequently expelled from the Garden of Eden. Their children Cain and Able are supposed to be a new generation who is embracing these ideals. Yet, Cain become jealous of Able and kills him. (Holly Bible New International Version, 2006)

In Exodus 19, these insights are built upon with Mosses telling everyone to respect Mt. Sinai as a holly place. Moreover, the passages from Isaiah 18:3, Jeremiah 20: 12-17, Jeremiah 51:27 and Deuteronomy 4: 32-36 are illustrating the main ideas of Decalogue and the importance of following biblical practices. (Holly Bible New International Version, 2006) As a result, these different ideals are showing the most appropriate routines and beliefs that should be embraced.

Adam, Eve, Cain and Able are the classic example of how sin corrupted humankind and its long-term impacts. To come to grip with these issues, God continually tried to communicate with everyone about him, what he stands for and those attributes which are embraced by Christians. When this happens, someone will become closer to God and will be protected by his power. This enables them to live up to these ideals and abide by these behaviors. (Aaron, 2006) (Lehman, 1995)

Golden Calves and the Decalogue

Throughout the Bible, the concept of Decalogue is continuing to shift. This takes place with God stating how everyone should worship, cherish and respect him. Evidence of this can be seen by looking at the passage from Exodus 20: 4 -7 which says, " You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments." (Holly Bible New International Version, 2006) This is illustrating how God wants everybody to worship, respect and follow the ideals he set forward. (Hoffman, 2010) (Greenman, 2012) (Janzen, 1994)