In numerous ancient creation myths, the cosmos emerges as an afterthought from existing materials—ripped bodies, slain giants, or cosmic eggs. The Bible’s Genesis account diverges profoundly. God, supreme and unchallenged, speaks creation into existence intentionally. No cosmic struggle, divine conflicts, or lesser gods. In Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” asserting God’s unrivaled creative power. The text emphasizes God’s…