Creature

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15

The word creature in this verse is translated from the Greek word ktisis ^[1] It is from the Greek word ktizo^[2] which is from the word ktaomai^[3] which is akin to a word that has to do with possessing or to acquire as in a sense to marry.

The word ktisis has to do with something you create. It is the exercise of your power and right to create something from a work of art to a building or even an institution. The power to create is a part of the character of God but the spirit you breath into those things you create is according to the spirit that is within you.

The story of the Golem is about man's ability to create and is a metaphor for a corporation. You create the Golem with clay which is a metaphor for men. And you breath life into that corporation or Golem according to the spirit that is within you.

You were created in the image of God and at one time man walked with that spirit. Then we fell away from the truth of that spirit and walked in another spirit which still created but did so with another spirit. The Spirit you breath into the things you create gives it its nature not the medium you use to create it.

We see this word 'ktisis appearing in the Bible some 19 times^[4] and we see it translated creature and creation but also building and even ordinance.

Paul uses the word extensively in Romans 8 where he talks about things of the flesh and the things of the Spirit^[5]

People are in bondage because of things of the Spirit have led them into bondage. They will only be led to liberty by walking in things of the Spirit and not after the spirit of the world.

You may take steel or wood or clay and make something according to the Spirit of God or you may make it according to the spirit of the world or the spirit of Nimrod and Cain. You may use it to take the life of your brother or give life to your brother.

We cannot save our self by the things of the flesh^[6] But it is by the spirit we move in this world that we may be set free.

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↑ 2937 ~κτίσις~ ktisis \@ktis’-is\@ from 2936; n f AV-creature 11, creation 6, building 1, ordinance 1; 19
1) the act of founding, establishing, building etc
1a) the act of creating, creation

1b) creation i.e. thing created
1b1) of individual things, beings, a creature, a creation
1b1a) anything created

1b1b) after a rabbinical usage (by which a man converted from idolatry to Judaism was called)

1b1c) the sum or aggregate of things created

1c) institution, ordinance
↑ 2936 ~κτίζω~ ktizo \@ktid’-zo\@ probably akin to 2932 (through the idea of proprietor-ship of the manufacturer); v AV-create 12, Creator 1, make 1; 14
1) to make habitable, to people, a place, region, island
1a) to found a city, colony, state

2) to create
2a) of God creating the worlds

2b) to form, shape, i.e. to completely change or transform
↑ 2932 ~κτάομαι~ ktaomai \@ktah’-om-ahee\@ a primary verb; ; v AV-possess 3, purchase 2, provide 1, obtain 1; 7
1) to acquire, get, or procure a thing for one’s self, to possess
1a) to marry a wife
↑ Mark 10:6 But from the beginning of the creation <2937> God made them male and female.
Mark 13:19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation <2937> which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature <2937>.
Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation <2937> of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Romans 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature <2937> more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature <2937> waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Romans 8:20 For the creature <2937> was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

Romans 8:21 Because the creature <2937> itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Romans 8:22 For we know that the whole creation <2937> groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
Romans 8:39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature <2937>, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature <2937>: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature <2937>.

Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature <2937>:

Colossians 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature <2937> which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

Hebrews 4:13 Neither is there any creature <2937> that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Hebrews 9:11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building <2937>;

1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance <2937> of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

2 Peter 3:4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation <2937>.

Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation <2937> of God;
↑ Romans 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
↑ Romans 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

[1] 2937 ~κτίσις~ ktisis \@ktis’-is\@ from 2936; n f AV-creature 11, creation 6, building 1, ordinance 1; 19
1) the act of founding, establishing, building etc
1a) the act of creating, creation

1b) creation i.e. thing created
1b1) of individual things, beings, a creature, a creation
1b1a) anything created

1b1b) after a rabbinical usage (by which a man converted from idolatry to Judaism was called)

1b1c) the sum or aggregate of things created

1c) institution, ordinance

[2] 2936 ~κτίζω~ ktizo \@ktid’-zo\@ probably akin to 2932 (through the idea of proprietor-ship of the manufacturer); v AV-create 12, Creator 1, make 1; 14
1) to make habitable, to people, a place, region, island
1a) to found a city, colony, state

2) to create
2a) of God creating the worlds

2b) to form, shape, i.e. to completely change or transform

[3] 2932 ~κτάομαι~ ktaomai \@ktah’-om-ahee\@ a primary verb; ; v AV-possess 3, purchase 2, provide 1, obtain 1; 7
1) to acquire, get, or procure a thing for one’s self, to possess
1a) to marry a wife

[4] Mark 10:6 But from the beginning of the creation <2937> God made them male and female.
Mark 13:19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation <2937> which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature <2937>.
Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation <2937> of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Romans 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature <2937> more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature <2937> waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Romans 8:20 For the creature <2937> was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

Romans 8:21 Because the creature <2937> itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Romans 8:22 For we know that the whole creation <2937> groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
Romans 8:39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature <2937>, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature <2937>: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature <2937>.

Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature <2937>:

Colossians 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature <2937> which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

Hebrews 4:13 Neither is there any creature <2937> that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Hebrews 9:11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building <2937>;

1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance <2937> of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

2 Peter 3:4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation <2937>.

Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation <2937> of God;

[5] Romans 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

[6] Romans 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

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