The manner in which God created humans differs from the way He created the rest of creation in the following ways:
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In the Image of God: Humans were created "in the image of God" (Genesis 1:26-27), which is unique to humanity and signifies a special relationship and intrinsic value that distinguishes humans from other creatures.
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At the End of a Prolonged Process: The creation of humans occurred at the culmination of the creation process, on the sixth day, after all other aspects of creation were completed (Genesis 1:26). This suggests a deliberate and intentional act, while other creation was often described in a more immediate fashion.
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Formed from Dust: According to Genesis 2:7, God formed humans from the dust of the ground and breathed life into them, indicating a more personal and intimate act of creation compared to the way the rest of creation was brought into being by mere spoken commands.
In contrast, the rest of creation was spoken into existence with commands, reflecting God’s authority and the power of His word (e.g., “Let there be light”). The option of creating humans "by speaking a single word" would be more representative of the creation of other elements of nature, not of humanity.
As for "created humans out of primordial ooze," this concept does not align with biblical accounts and is more reflective of various evolutionary theories rather than creation in the biblical sense.
Overall, the creation of humans is marked by a unique process and purpose that sets them apart in biblical theology.