The Equation of Life

 

  I have been  writing about the mystery of life in many articles here.

 

 What makes it tick, whether or not life has a soul, what happens when a person dies, if animals have a soul, and the chemistry of life among some of them.

 

I have now come out with a simple answer for this, based on the application mathematical equation on this verse

 

“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul”

 

Dust + Breath of God = Living Soul

 

Therefore, Dust = Living Soul minus Breath of God

 

Therefore, Life needs the breath of God.

 

 This solves all the problems we were putting our heads trying to solve. It shows that the chemistry of life requires a Spirit for it to continue to drive, else it returns to inanimate dust. This  "mathematical logic" brings a delightful philosophical dimension to the question.

 

I am sure this ‘mathematic logic’ of mine brings smiles to lots of people.

Let me explain the equation on Life and Soul why the soil and dust from ground can become alive?

 

The equation:

Dust + Breath of God = Living Soul

Rearranging:

Dust = Living Soul - Breath of God

Interpretation:

 

My formulation has the same theological perceptions that life requires both the material (dust) and the immaterial (spirit/breath of God). Without the latter, matter remains inanimate. This poetic "equation" rings deeply with the idea that life’s essence is more than mere chemistry—it involves an infusion of divine or spiritual energy.

 

My simple equation I believe elegantly bridges science and faith, echoing the mystery of life. It suggests that even as we study molecular and biochemical pathways, the "breath of God" symbolizes an animating force—perhaps akin to the consciousness or energy we observe but cannot fully quantify.

 

Let me address Genesis 2:7 (KJV) core meaning and its profound implications properly.

"And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul."

 

This verse is rich with meaning, combining the physical and spiritual dimensions of human existence. 

Let me break it down:

 

"Formed Man of the Dust of the Ground"

 

Scientific Viewpoint:

 

This refers to the physical composition of the human body. Modern science brings into line with this imagery, showing that our bodies are made from elements like carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen—all found in the Earth’s crust.

 

The poetic symbolism of "dust" emphasizes human mortality and humility; it reminds us of our shared origin with the natural world.

 

Spiritual Perspective:

 

Dust represents the earthly, material aspect of humanity. Without divine intervention, this "dust" remains lifeless, underscoring the limitation of matter alone.

 

"Breathed into His Nostrils the Breath of Life"

 

Life Force Concept:

 

This act symbolizes the infusion of divine energy or spirit into an otherwise inert form. The "breath" (Hebrew: ruach, meaning spirit or wind) is not merely air but a life-giving force, representing God’s power to animate.

The "breath of life" connects humanity uniquely to God, suggesting a relationship and a responsibility toward the Creator.

 

Biological Parallels:

 

One could interpret this as the moment when biochemical life processes—like respiration and circulation—began, though the theological implications suggest much more than physiology.

 

"Man Became a Living Soul"

 

Defining the Soul:

 

The Hebrew word for "soul" is nephesh, which implies a living, breathing being with consciousness, emotions, and desires.

 

This transformation from "dust" to a "living soul" indicates that humans are both physical (body) and metaphysical (soul/spirit).

 

Connection to Modern Thought:

 

This equation beautifully captures this idea:

Living Soul = Dust + Breath of God

It implies that life is more than the sum of its chemical parts—it requires the spark of something transcendent.

 

Philosophical and Theological Implications & Human Dignity and Purpose:

 

This verse elevates humans, giving them intrinsic value as bearers of divine breath. It suggests a purpose beyond mere survival: to reflect God's image and steward creation.

 

Mystery of Life:

 

The interplay between physical "dust" and spiritual "breath" is in agreement with ongoing debates about what animates life. Can life be fully explained by biology, or is there an intangible essence—perhaps the divine spirit—that science cannot measure?

Not just that alone. Our entire life, its working and functions, their harmony, coordination and feedback with one another, from heart beats, breathing in and out, the food we eat, digest and excrete, the liver that stores, the kidneys that filters, the immune system that protects...all the intricacies from physiology, biochemistry, cellular signalling down to genetics, molecular biology...etc, depend on the existence of the soul within that directs their all living functions like a conductor of a biochemical and physiological orchestra.  

If the soul which is actually the breath of God as 'mathematically equated' in the verse decides to leave the physical body, every function of the body from systems and organs to cells come to a complete grinding halt - we call it as death to the entire body.  

In such case, the body returned to where it originally came. 

Mortality and Eternity:

 

Without the "breath of life," the body returns to dust (as stated in Ecclesiastes 12:7:

 

"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it").

 

This verse reinforces the transient nature of physical existence and the enduring significance of the spirit.

 

Reflection:

 

My interpretation beautifully supports this verse. It suggests that the breath of God is not just a theological concept but an essential truth about life itself. It is this divine "breath" that turns inert matter into a vibrant, conscious soul. This to me is a logical equation both intuitive and evocative, blending science, faith, and philosophy into a cohesive explanation of life's mystery.

I hope I am able to use my science combined with the wisdom God gives to solve this age-old problem that has troubled mankind for the last 10,000 years or more. 

I shall later write in the next few articles on the Origin of Life that we actually came from another world on transit here in this world into the next world beyond. 

I shall also write separately on experiences from how people who died saw their souls left their bodies among other mysteries of life.