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Archetypes In The Bible's Book Of Genesis
In the Bible’s Book of “Genesis” it is very clear how every archetype has distinctive characteristics which makes them unique. God has some of the most interesting characteristics. On the first page it becomes clear that God is in control. He doesn't play by the rules; He makes them. In some of the earliest books of “Genesis” it is shown that above all other characteristics, the God of the ancient hebrews is like a parent to the people He creates. Just like a parent God is disciplinary, insane, and trusting.
When God first creates Adam and Eve He puts a considerable amount of trust in them. Just like most parents, God trusts His children until the trust is broken. For a while Adam and Eve were doing exactly as God wanted, working hard and taking care of the Garden of Eden. God even trusted Adam and Eve to take care of the rest of His creations. He said in “Genesis” one:

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Consistency in discipline is important. If God let Cain get away with this behavior then others would think their actions would go without consequences. In this passage God is trying to make Cain feel sorrow and guilt about killing his brother. The punishment He gives has a deeper meaning than just making Cain’s search for food harder. When God says “your brothers blood from your hand” He wants Cain to be appalled and horrified at his sins, and God wants him to feel remorse. God punishes Cain by making him a “restless wanderer on the Earth.” In Cains point of view, this punishment is too much for him to handle. God then marks Cain so anyone who found him would know not kill him. This mark isn't just to make sure no one would kill Cain, it's so anyone who would find Cain would fear God. Cain was an example of how not to be, and a glimpse of what life would be like if one disobeyed God. Parents often discipline their children, although God disciplines his to higher degree. This is Gods way of showing He’s in

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