Genesis 1:20

⮝ Genesis 1

⮜ Law Analysis overview

20 God said, “Let the waters abound with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the sky.” Genesis 1:20WEB

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This passage contains a positive command, framed as an expression of God's intent, directed toward the universe at large: " Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven."

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This command can be said to affect the Principles and Definitions. 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.

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This command is abiding in function; the waters still swarm, and birds still fly in the open firmament of heaven.

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This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:

• Creator-Creation Distinction
• Created Order