Episode Summary

Dinosaurs are a favorite topic for kids and skeptics alike, yet the word "dinosaur" never appears in the Bible. Does that mean they weren't part of God's original creation? In this episode, we look at the Hebrew text of Genesis and the poetic descriptions in Job to see how these "terrible lizards" fit into the six days of creation.

Key Discussion Points

1. The Language of Creation

The term "dinosaur" wasn't coined until 1841, so we shouldn't expect to find it in ancient manuscripts. However, Genesis 1 uses broad categories that include these massive creatures:

• Day 5: God created "great sea creatures" ($Genesis 1:21$), which would include plesiosaurs and other ancient marine giants.
• Day 6: God created "beasts of the earth" ($Genesis 1:24-25$), a category f ...