Bible Verses About "What Does It Mean to Be Made in God's Image"
Being made in God's image means humans uniquely reflect God's nature — possessing reason, morality, creativity, relational capacity, and spiritual awareness unlike any other creature.
Being made in God's image means humans uniquely reflect God's nature — possessing reason, morality, creativity, relational capacity, and spiritual awareness unlike any other creature.
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." — Genesis 1:27 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does It Mean to Be Made in God's Image?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
"Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature."
"Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man."
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