Genesis 1:14-15

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14 God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs to mark seasons, days, and years; 15 and let them be for lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth;” and it was so. Genesis 1:14-15WEB}}

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 there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years: and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth".

Categories

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.

Fulfillment

This command is abiding in function; the sun and moon still be as God commanded them.

Topics

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

• Creator-Creation Distinction
• Created Order