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Does God travel in time, from before the beginning of time to the last minute of the planet, or the galaxy, or

from the beginning of the universe. Can the words of prophets misunderstand the use of the term universe and galaxy and solar system with the terms of heaven and sky?

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1. Actually, if there was a god who was omnipresent, he would not be able to move because he would be everywhere at once.

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2. God is not constrained by time as humans are.

3. First realize that time is a diminsion of our universe, just like length, width and heigth. Since he created the universe, he is not subject to it. I often think of time like a conveyer belt that we are traped in place on. We can only see our tiny piece, but God is beyond it. He can see what's behind us and in front of us before we ever get to the next section.

On the universe, sky thing, I know my mom has mentioned that there are three different heavens refered to in the Bible: our visible sky, the universe, and where God is (Beyond, but including the universe). I don't know the verses to back this up, though.

4. no, God is outside of time.

5. Assuming you mean God 'the Eternal' (YHVH) and not God 'the Judges' (ELOHIM), I would say that with an emphatic YES that God does travel at superluminal speeds, in a dimension 'out of time', or 'time out of mind', and this concept is specifically addressed in Gen 3:22:

And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:

The keyword here, 'forever', is hebrew 'olam':
(From Strong's KJV Concordance)
H5769
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?o?la?m ?o?la?m
o-lawm', o-lawm'
From H5956; properly concealed, that is, the vanishing point; generally time out of mind (past or future), that is, (practically) eternity; frequentative adverbially (especially with prepositional prefix) always: - always (-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, [n-]) ever (-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world (+ without end). Compare H5331, H5703.

This is suspiciously similar to the superluminal postulates set forth by quantum mathematical theories, where subatomic particles (neutrinos, for example) can transcend 'time', and a modulated 'beam' or 'wave' of this type of energy can be used for communications (and possibly more than that). The same idea finds a limited use as the 'transporter' of Star Trek.
Arthur C. Clark and Stephen Baxter, and Gregory Benford have done some very interesting speculations on this very subject. While I don't necessarily agree with the depictions of Jesus in 'Light of Other Days', I find the books enlightening in many areas...
I would like to add one more title: 'Quantum Reality', which discusses the different interpretations, and the possible implications of quantum mathematics.
These theories also make allowances for the influence of the 'observer', and there has been much speculation about whether said observer's thoughts have any effect over their own temporal events. Of course, if ever proven, this would come as no surprise to theologeans, who have asserted all along that prayer is both effective and beneficial. If these theories are ever proven true, the only difference then, between prayer and sorcery, is the intent of the one thinking the thoughts! And, as we can see from the passage in Genesis, this knowledge is certainly not for everyone... and no wonder religious people are so afraid of sorcery, and the knowledge of it... and series such as 'Harry Potter'! This idea is also addressed in 'The Number of the Beast', a Sci-Fi novel by Robert Heinlein, where the person's thoughts indeed have a direct influence on their reality (I found this book to be a difficult and terrifying read, but I also find that it's coming true for me, more and more with each passing day.)

As for the terms 'heaven' and 'sky', along with 'host of heaven', 'stars', and numerous references to the constellations and what they represent, I would also answer yes, they are mentioned that way in the OT, for lack of better hebraic terms, and for reasons of poetic fluidity. The flow and meter of hebrew is very noticeable, and has great value as art. The more I study hebrew, the more I like it. And my hebrew studies have completely changed the way I interpret the bible, so much so, that I must remain silent around under-educated religious people.
A very good question, and a much neglected topic for discussion! Thank you, Robert, for bringing this 'to the light'!