exnihiloEx Nihilo

📖 Translation

"from nothing"

🕊️ Theological Context

The Lord God almighty created the universe from nothing, as opposed to using pre-existing materials. This doctrine emphasizes God's omnipotence and the idea that the universe is contingent upon God's will and creative action.

🔍 Key Scriptures

Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, Romans 1:3, John 1:3, Psalm 33:6

📑️ Notes

The phrase "ex nihilo" encapsulates a profound philosophical and theological idea that has influenced various fields of thought, particularly in discussions about the origins of the universe and the nature of divine creation. It asserts that the universe was created by God from nothing, highlighting the uniqueness of divine creativity compared to human creativity, which always requires existing materials. [GotQuestions.org]