Genesis 1:9

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9 God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear;” and it was so. Genesis 1:9WEB}}

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:

• Creator-Creation Distinction
• Created Order