Genesis 1:6
6 God said, “Let there be an expanse in the middle of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” Genesis 1:6WEB
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This passage contains a positive command, framed as an expression of God's intent, directed toward the universe at large: "Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters", with the qualifying command, "let it divide the waters from the waters".
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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.
Fulfillment
God allowed a significant deluge in Genesis 7, and then promised not to destroy the world with a flood again in Genesis 9. This command is abiding in function; clouds still float.
Topics
This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:
