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T3 | Yom – Can an Old Earth Reading Be Faithful to the Text?


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In this Think Tank Thursday (T3) episode, we dive into one of the most debated words in Genesis 1—yom, the Hebrew word for “day.” Can a faithful, text-driven reading of Scripture support the idea that the creation “days” were long periods rather than 24-hour intervals? Michael and Zach unpack the linguistic range of yom in the Old Testament and address common objections to the Day-Age view. Drawing from grammar, context, and biblical usage—including examples from Genesis, Psalms, Hosea, and Deuteronomy—they show that yom is more flexible than often assumed.


We also respond to key Young Earth Creationist arguments from Exodus 20 and Romans 5, clarify the nature of Genesis 1 as theological narrative, and explain why recognizing the genre and language limitations of ancient Hebrew strengthens—not weakens—biblical authority.


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