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creature

Definition:

The term "creature" refers to all the living beings that God created, both humans and animals.

• The prophet Ezekiel described seeing "living creatures" in his vision of the glory of God. He did not know what they were, so he gave them this very general label.
• Note that the term "creation" has a different meaning since it includes everything God created, both living and nonliving things (such as land, water, and stars). The term "creature" only includes living things.

Translation Suggestions

• Depending on the context, "creature" could be translated as, "being" or "living being" or "created being."
• The plural, "creatures" could be translated as "all living things" or "people and animals" or "animals" or "human beings."

(See also: create)

Bible References:

• Daniel 04:10-12
• Ezekiel 01:09
• Joshua 10:28
• Leviticus 11:46-47
• Revelation 19:04

Word Data:

• Strong's: H1320, H1321, H1870, H2119, H2416, H4639, H5315, H5971, H8318, H8577, G2226, G2938

Forms Found in the English ULB:

creature, creatures