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Solomon the Scientist

April 27th, 2013 · No Comments

1 Kings 4:33 (New English Translation)

He (Solomon) produced manuals on botany, describing every kind of plant, from the cedars of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows on walls. He also produced manuals on biology, describing animals, birds, insects, and fish.

This rendering is from the New English Translation (NET). I like the way they describe Solomon’s study of plants and animals:

He wrote manuals on botany and biology

Solomon, in addition to being a political and religious leader, was a scientist. I like that.

Followers of God do not need to fear science. We never have and we never will.

Tags: 1 Kings · Old Testament

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