The Holy Spirit was active with the Father and the Word in creation. He is the active power of God present within creation.
The Holy Spirit is involved in creative activity
Genesis 1:2 See also Job 26:13; Psalm 33:6 The word translated “breath” is the same word that is used for “Spirit”.
Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.
The Holy Spirit is the breath of life throughout creation
Genesis 2:7 See also Job 12:10, Job 32:8, Job 33:4, Job 34:14–15; Psalm 104:30
Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.
The Holy Spirit is present everywhere in creation
Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there.
The Holy Spirit controls nature and history
Isaiah 34:16 See also Isaiah 40:7
Search and read the scroll of the LORD: Not one of these will go missing, not one will lack her mate, because He has ordered it by His mouth, and He will gather them by His Spirit.
The Holy Spirit enables creative achievement
Exodus 31:1–5 See also Exodus 35:30–35
Then the LORD said to Moses, “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.