emergence of dry land is associated with the growing of food. Day three reflects the wonder of the ancient world at the whole idea that plants grew, dropped seed, and that more of the same plant came from that tiny seed. The cycle of vegetation, the principles of fertilization, the blessing of fecundity—all of these were seen as part of the amazing provision of food so necessary for people to survive. So on day one God created the basis for time; day two the basis for weather; and day three the basis