1:20–23 living creatures. The Hebrew term is used for all living beings (including human beings; 2:7) and is often translated as “soul.” fruitful. The command to be fruitful and multiply is part of the divine blessing and will result in the filling of the earth. 1:24–31 The creation of animals and human beings marks the sixth day. 1:26 The creation of humanity follows a different pattern. A personal “Let Us make” is included, different from the previous commands. The plurality of the command supports
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