Question of the Week: Did Adam name all the animals in one day?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Did Adam name all the animals in one day? Video On Demand: Seven Habits of Highly Suppressive People, Part 1 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: Did Adam name all the animals in one day? A: We always need to read carefully and not add our own ideas into the Bible. For example, some people claim that Adam couldn't have possibly named all the living creatures in one day, so they think the creation of Eve, which occurred after this event, had to take place later. However, Genesis 2:20 says, "Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field." It doesn't say anything about his naming sea creatures or creeping things. Also, "all cattle," and "every beast of the field" (Genesis 2:20) may not mean the same thing as every "beast of the earth" (Genesis 1:24); it was probably a smaller set that represented all types of beasts of the earth. Adam only named the animals God brought to him, and besides, he had most of the day to do it. Before the Fall, Adam's brain was perfect, so he shouldn't have had problems coming up with names. It has been estimated that only a few hours would be needed to name the animals. Continue reading to learn about another supposed Bible contradiction regarding the creation of Eve. News to Note Quick Look Creation Museum on TV: "God's Word echoes around the hall," says journalist David Brill as he tours the Creation Museum with his Australian film crew. His work aired this week on Dateline, a program on Australia's SBS ONE television, and is available for viewing online. Read more. The Patio Tomb: The team that popularized claims associating the 1980 "Garden Tomb" discovery with Jesus Christ has book sales soaring with tales of a nearby "Patio Tomb." The Jesus Discovery: The New Archaeological Find That Reveals the Birth of Christianity, quickly became the top-selling religious book at Amazon.com. Read more. Also: Romer's gap Our ancestral worm Reading the record And Don't Miss . . . Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Dinosaurs—we're taking them back! The spleen—it's an amazing organ! Genesis chapters one and two—contradictory? Broken bones—no problem for the Great Physician! Skunks—do they pass the smell test? After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Timeline for the Flood (Mar 9) Other "Interpretations" of Genesis (Mar 8) What Is Blocking Your View of True Glory? (Mar 7) Degree Times Four (Mar 7) Contradictions: Eve's Birth Certificate (Mar 6) InSite, March 2012 (Mar 5) The Search for Alien Life (Mar 4) Video On Demand Seven Habits of Highly Suppressive People, Part 1 Watch Video Ken's Blog Kids Supporting Ark Encounter It's Almost Here—Don't Miss It! Archery Program at the Creation Museum Spend Your Vacation with AiG The Importance of a Book Previous entries Prayer Requests Visit our prayer site to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Authentic Christ (The) - Video Download Answers Magazine Subscription: United States 7 C's of History Science Confirms The Bible More current bestsellers Job Opportunities Business Information Analyst Security Console Operator Seasonal Jobs: Customer Service Associate Food Service Support Staff Guest Service Representative Housekeeping Staff Internship Opportunities Web Quality Assurance Technician Web Instructional Design Technician, e-Learning Web Store Content Technician Web Digital Graphic & Media Technician Warehouse Specialis
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