Difference between revisions of "Genesis 1:6"
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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". | 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 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 [[:Category:Creator-Creation Distinction|Creator-Creation Distinction]][[Category:Creator-Creation Distinction]]. |
This command pertains to the [[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]]. It legislates a behavior of natural creation. | This command pertains to the [[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]]. It legislates a behavior of natural creation. | ||
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This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics: | This command has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics: | ||
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*[[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]] | *[[:Category:Created Order|Created Order]][[Category:Created Order]] | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 25 June 2020
6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
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 a firmament in the midst of the waters", with the qualifying command, "let it divide the waters from the waters".
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
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:
Notes on Interpretation/Application
