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Genesis 8:22 – 9:7: A Neville Goddard Interpretation (BBE) This passage of Genesis, read through Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption, unfolds as a step-by-step guide to conscious creation. Each verse offers a symbolic key to understanding how our inner assumptions “seed” the world we experience. 1. The Unbroken Cycle of Creation Genesis 8:22 (BBE) “While the earth goes on, seed time and the getting in of the grain, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, will not come to an end.” Here, “earth” symbolizes the subconscious min - ever-productive and fertile. “Seed time” is the inner act of assuming a new state; “getting in of the grain” is its inevitable outer manifestation. The shifting seasons and alternations of day and night represent all external conditions. Neville teaches that no matter how circumstances fluctuate, the creative law remains faithful: what you assume in feeling, you will reap in form. 2. The New Self-Concept and Its Dominion Genesis 9:1–2 (BBE) “And Go...

Genesis 1:26 states: “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...’” At first glance, it may appear as a simple declaration of creation — God creating a physical human in His image. But when we delve deeper, especially through the understanding of consciousness and inner awareness, this verse reveals a profound truth: “Man” is the awareness of being itself — the formation of self in the mind. “Man” as Awareness, Not Flesh The Hebrew word often translated as “man” is ’adam , which relates closely to “earth” or “ground,” highlighting the connection between form and spirit. Yet the key phrase here is “in our image, after our likeness.” What does this image and likeness mean if not the creative power of consciousness itself? This “image” is not a mere physical resemblance but points to imaginative awareness — the ability to perceive, define, and form oneself from within. It is man’s unique capacity to be conscious of who he is and to actively shape that awareness. ...

In the opening chapters of Genesis, God is introduced by the name Elohim —a title both mysterious and profound. According to Strong’s Concordance (H430), Elohim is a plural noun meaning “gods,” “rulers,” “judges,” “divine ones,” “angels,” and “mighty powers.” Despite being plural in form, it often governs singular verbs and adjectives, pointing to a unified force expressing through a diversity of functions. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, this rich plurality finds its psychological meaning in the human imagination. The name Elohim , far from referring to a distant deity, symbolises the manifold aspects of your own consciousness—the judges within, the assumed authorities, the divine principles, and the mighty powers that shape your reality through belief and feeling. The Many Within the One Neville taught that the Bible is not literal history but a psychological revelation. Every name in Scripture is symbolic, and Elohim is no exception. Its plural form reflects the many forces act...

Consider: “Let Us make man in Our image…” — Genesis 1:26  “The love of God (I AM) in Christ Jesus our Lord (Imagination).” — Romans 8:39 Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a secular record of past events, but a spiritual manual —a symbolic drama playing out in the consciousness of every individual. In that light, the creation of man, the nature of Christ, and the working of salvation all speak to the same creative mechanism : the union of awareness and imagination. This inner dynamic is the true “Us” by which man is made in God’s image. The “Us” in Genesis: Conscious and Subconscious in Creative Union When Genesis 1:26 says, “Let Us make man in Our image,” Neville interprets this not as a conversation between divine beings, but as a psychological statement : it refers to the conscious and subconscious mind —the two aspects of the self involved in the creative act. According to Neville: The conscious mind (God, the “I AM”) is directive . It selects the state...

Genesis 1:26 reads: “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” While mainstream religion often struggles with the plural language — asking who the “us” and “our” refer to — the psychological symbolism makes the meaning immediately clear. Neville Goddard’s interpretation, derived from the revelation of the Bible's own symbolism cuts through the confusion. The Hebrew word translated as “God” here is Elohim — a plural noun that curiously takes singular verbs . This is not a contradiction, but a symbolic clue. It suggests a plurality functioning as a unity . Neville identified this not as a council of heavenly beings, but as the diverse creative faculties within the human imagination — the one true creative power. “Elohim is a compound unity, one made up of others. It is the human imagination, for man is all imagination, and God is man, and exists in us and we in Him.” — Neville Goddard The phrase “Let us make man” is not an external command from a ...

Exploring the Connection Between Divine Image and Creative Power One of the most profound verses in the Bible is found in Genesis 1:26 , where God declares: "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness..." For centuries, this has been interpreted in a variety of ways, but through the lens of Neville Goddard’s teachings, this statement becomes a gateway to understanding the Bible’s deeper message. According to Goddard, the Bible’s true meaning is not based on external events but rather on the inner workings of the imagination . By looking at this verse and its references to images throughout the Bible, we can see how God’s creative power is shared with humanity, and how the imagination plays a central role in manifesting our realities. Let’s explore how this idea supports Neville Goddard’s theory that the Bible's key message is about the power of imagination . 1. Genesis 1:26 – “Let Us Make Man in Our Image” The foundational verse, Genesis 1:26 , intr...

Genesis is more than just the first book of the Bible—it’s the foundational narrative that sets the stage for understanding the entire Bible from Neville Goddard’s perspective. For Neville, the Bible is not a historical account but a psychological and metaphysical guide, with its stories representing internal states of consciousness that shape our reality. By interpreting the stories of Genesis, we can unlock a deeper understanding of how to manifest our desires and transform our lives. In this post, we will explore pivotal events in Genesis and explain how Neville Goddard’s teachings align with these stories, offering insight into the creative power of imagination , faith , and inner transformation . 1. Genesis 1:26-28 – The Creation of Man in God's Image The first key event in Genesis is the creation of man in God’s image. This verse is crucial to Neville’s understanding of human potential. Neville frequently taught that we are made in God’s image , meaning that we possess t...