Difference between revisions of "Genesis 9:1"
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This passage contains a '''positive''' command, framed as a blessing, directed toward Noah and his sons: "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth". | This passage contains a '''positive''' command, framed as a blessing, directed toward Noah and his sons: "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth". | ||
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| − | This command is part of the [[Moral Law]]. | + | This command is part of the [[:Category:Moral Law|Moral Law]][[Category: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 [[:Category:Sexuality|Sexuality]][[Category:Sexuality]] and the [[:Category:Family|Family]][[Category:Family]]. | 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 [[:Category:Sexuality|Sexuality]][[Category:Sexuality]] and the [[:Category:Family|Family]][[Category:Family]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 25 June 2020
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:
