How does good develop through the rest of Scripture?

Goodness begins as creation's verdict (Genesis 1), is defined by God's law (Micah 6:8), is shown to belong to God alone ('none good but one,' Mark 10:18), and is fulfilled in Christ doing good (Acts 10:38).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Good?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention good?

The Bible first mentions good in Genesis 1:4, using the original word tov (טוב). 'God saw the light, that it was good'—the first evaluation in Scripture declares creation good, rooting goodness in God's own judgment rather than human opinion.

The Bible first mentions good in Genesis 1:4, from the original word tov (טוב). 'God saw the light, that it was good'—the first evaluation in Scripture declares creation good, rooting goodness in God's own judgment rather than human opinion.

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Good is first defined by what God approves, not by human taste.

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