Genesis 1:9
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
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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".
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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.
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This command is abiding in function; there is still a distinction between the ocean and the dry land.
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This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:
