suggest a rule expressed by dominating. God’s instructions necessitated months, perhaps even years, of work. Noah had to fell the trees, then prepare the lumber for the construction of the ark, both inside and out. He constructed all things necessary to house two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive (6:19) with him and his family. Then Noah undoubtedly gave attention, perhaps through several harvests, to obtaining the food he, his family, and all the animals would need to