Genesis 9:1

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Genesis 9

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1 God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth. Genesis 9:1WEB

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The Command[/Principle]

This passage contains a positive command, framed as a blessing, directed toward Noah and his sons: "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth".

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This command is part of the Moral Law.

This command is a restatement of Genesis 1:28 and mirrors the command in Genesis 1:22. It is relevant to our understanding of Biblical Sexuality and the Family.

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This command is abiding; Man continues to produce offspring. Malachi 2:14-15 explains that when God joins two people in marriage, he seeks Godly offspring as a result of that union.

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

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