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Genesis 1:3
3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Classification
The Command
This passage contains a positive command, framed as an expression of God's intent, directed toward the universe at large: "Let there be light".
Categories
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
This command is abiding in function; light persists in nature. It finds its direct fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is called "the Light of the World" (John 1:4-9).
Topics
This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:
Notes on Interpretation/Application