I'm not saying that the bible isn't talking about an actual day. I'm saying that it might not mean an actual day. It could be figurative in that context.

I'm not saying that the bible might not mean day every time it says day.

I'm not saying that the bible isn't talking about an actual day. I'm saying that it might not mean an actual day. It could be figurative in that context.

I'm not saying that the bible might not mean day every time it says day.

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The idea that the word "day" was somehow figurative is bullshit. The hebrew word used in Genesis was "yom", the exact same word used for day in the conventional sense all throughout the Bible. Why don't they question the meaning of "day" in all other instances?

And if that doesn't convince you, it clearly states that each day was marked by the rising and setting of the sun. If that isn't a day, what is?

As much as I fucking hate Ken Ham, he's right on this one.

Yes, there was a different definition to their "day". My theology professor said that the people back then measured their day as the sun rising and the sun setting. Therefore, there are actually two days in one equal day now.

As far as I am aware, don't all cultures divide up time primarily by the sun rising or setting, essentially the sky being blue vs the sky being black?

as much as that is true, if you read the creation story, for the first few "days" there was no sun or moon to mark any form of time. so it would be inaccurate for someone to believe god made it in six days if there were no celestial beings to judge a twenty four hour period for a few "days". The bible is a piece of literature work, there are many other ways common day to day words and phrases are used. And even if he did make it in six days( i see as twenty four hour periods), i dont think it makes him weaker, it tells me that he likes to put order in what he does.