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Revision as of 15:41, 1 September 2020
19 Out of the ground YHWH God formed every animal of the field, and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. Whatever the man called every living creature became its name. Genesis 2:19WEB
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The Principle
This passage describes one of the first acts of service which God was pleased to require of Adam -- that he name every beast and bird. It is hereby understood that man is not simply expected to till the ground and fertilize the garden, but man is also expected to learn about the garden and understand it. Indeed, such exercise in learning about nature is completely necessary in order for man to exercise dominion over the earth.
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This passage belongs to the Principles and Definitions. It affects our understanding of Work and Dominion.
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The principle here has abiding relevance to us today.
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This principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:
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