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The *א* (Aleph) is symbolically represented as a diagonal *ו* (vav) with two *י* (yod) at the top and bottom, representing the act of God speaking (vav) and creating the heavens and the earth ( | The *א* (Aleph) is symbolically represented as a diagonal *ו* (vav) with two *י* (yod) at the top and bottom, representing the act of God speaking (vav) and creating the heavens and the earth (yods). This symbol points to the divine act of creation, where God spoke and brought everything into existence. The *א* symbolizes the creator, act of creation, and the result or creation itself. As a prefix it means 'I am' and the elements making the aleph (yod-vav-yod) יוי sound similar to Yahweh. They are translated 'Jehovah'. | ||
Here are some scriptures that affirm God as the Creator and the One who spoke all things into existence: | Here are some scriptures that affirm God as the Creator and the One who spoke all things into existence: | ||
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Here are several Bible verses that explicitly describe God as the Creator: | Here are several Bible verses that explicitly describe God as the Creator: | ||
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