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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 there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years: and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth".
 
This passage contains a '''positive''' command, framed as an expression of God's intent, phrased twice, directed toward the universe at large: "Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years: and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth".
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This command can be said to affect the [[Principles and Definitions]]. It is part of a group of passages which demonstrate the power of God, and the [[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction|Creator-Creation Distinction]].  
 
This command can be said to affect the [[Principles and Definitions]]. It is part of a group of passages which demonstrate the power of God, and the [[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction|Creator-Creation Distinction]].  
  

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Genesis 1

Law Analysis overview


14 God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs to mark seasons, days, and years; 15 and let them be for lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth;” and it was so. Genesis 1:14-15WEB

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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 there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years: and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth".

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This command can be said to affect the Principles and Definitions. 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; the sun and moon still be as God commanded them.

Topics

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

Notes on Interpretation/Application