Difference between revisions of "Genesis 1:9"
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This passage contains a '''positive''' command, framed as an expression of God's intent, phrased twice, directed toward the universe at large: "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together in one place, and let the dry land appear". | This passage contains a '''positive''' command, framed as an expression of God's intent, phrased twice, directed toward the universe at large: "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together in one place, and let the dry land appear". | ||
===Categories=== | ===Categories=== | ||
| − | This command can be said to affect the [[Principles and Definitions]] of the law. It is part of a group of passages which demonstrate the power of God, and the [[Creator-Creation Distinction]]. | + | This command can be said to affect the [[Principles and Definitions]] of the law. It is part of a group of passages which demonstrate the power of God, and the [[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction|Creator-Creation Distinction]][[Category:Creator-Creation Distinction]]. |
This command pertains to the [[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]]. It legislates a behavior of natural creation. | This command pertains to the [[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]]. It legislates a behavior of natural creation. | ||
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This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics: | This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics: | ||
| − | *[[Creator-Creation Distinction]] | + | *[[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction|Creator-Creation Distinction]][[Category:Creator-Creation Distinction]] |
*[[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]] | *[[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]] | ||
==Notes on Interpretation/Application== | ==Notes on Interpretation/Application== | ||
Revision as of 11:25, 25 June 2020
9 And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
Classification
The Command
This passage contains a positive command, framed as an expression of God's intent, phrased twice, directed toward the universe at large: "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together in one place, and let the dry land appear".
Categories
This command can be said to affect the Principles and Definitions of the law. It is part of a group of passages which demonstrate the power of God, and the Creator-Creation Distinction.
This command pertains to the Created Order. It legislates a behavior of natural creation.
Fulfillment
This command is abiding in function; there is still a distinction between the ocean and the dry land.
Topics
This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:
