Genesis 9:1

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1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.

Classification

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".

Categories

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.

Fulfillment

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.

Topics

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

• Sexuality
• Family