celebration of humanity’s exalted role (under God) in the creation, see Ps 8:5–8 and notes. For the ultimate embodiment of humanity’s dominion over the creation, see Eph 1:22; Heb 2:5–9 and notes. rule. Humans are the climax of God’s creative activity, and God has “crowned them with glory and honor” and made them rulers over the rest of his creation (Ps 8:5–8). Since they were created in the image of the divine King, delegated sovereignty (kingship) was bestowed on them. 1:27 This highly significant