At what point in Genesis does the title 'LORD God' appear?
The title 'LORD God' appears in Genesis chapter 2, verse 4. All through Genesis chapter 1, the text uses 'God' alone as Creator. Then when man is on the scene in chapter 2, the term shifts to 'LORD God,' identifying the member of the Godhead who communicates with Adam.
Les explains that Genesis chapter 1 consistently uses the term 'God' because the focus is on God the Creator. But when you get to chapter 2, verse 4, the wording suddenly changes to 'LORD God.' Les asks whether this is a misprint or mistake, and answers no. The reason is that man has now come on the scene and needs a Savior and a Communicator. Somebody in the Godhead must be able to communicate with the created being, Adam. Les connects this to John 1:1, where 'the Word was with God, and the Word was God,' and notes that 'Word' is capitalized as a name of deity. Since words are used to communicate, the LORD God is the communicator.
These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,
More Questions
Why does Genesis 2 use 'Lord God' instead of just 'God'?
The shift from 'God' in Genesis 1 to 'Lord God' in Genesis 2 is not a misprint: Genesis 1 deals with God as the Creator, but in Genesis 2 man is on the scene and needs a Savior.
Why is the title 'Lord God' used in Genesis 2?
After the restoration of creation and man's arrival in Genesis 1, God introduced the name 'Lord God' in Genesis 2 because He knew man would sin, so there had to be a plan of redemption and a person of the Godhead who could continue to communicate with His created beings.
Who is called 'Lord God' in Genesis 2:4?
In the Old Testament, the title 'Lord God' sets apart a particular person of the Godhead who was the God of chapter 1 and is now shown as someone special.
What new term for God first appears in Genesis 2:4?
In Genesis 2:4 the text introduces a different term of deity, 'Lord God,' instead of just 'God,' and the word 'Lord' is written in all capital letters.