Gen 1:26 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 1:26-28: The Creation of Man These verses describe the special creation of humans on the sixth day. Humans were made last, after everything else was ready for them. This shows both humility—because humans did not help God create anything—and honor, because everything was prepared for their benefit. God made humans in His own image, different from all other creatures. He gave them authority over the other living things and blessed them so that they could fill and rule the earth. v. 26 : God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” The creation of humans was special. God spoke not just with authority, but also with affection, as if He took special care and joy in making people (Proverbs 8:31 ). The phrase “Let us make man” points to the work of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Humans are made in God’s image, not in the image of any animal. This image is seen in the soul, which is spiritual, intelligent, and able to rule. Humans were given authority to rule over all the other creatures on earth.

‏ Genesis 1:26

Genesis 1:26-28: The Creation of Man

These verses describe the special creation of humans on the sixth day. Humans were made last, after everything else was ready for them. This shows both humility—because humans did not help God create anything—and honor, because everything was prepared for their benefit. God made humans in His own image, different from all other creatures. He gave them authority over the other living things and blessed them so that they could fill and rule the earth.

v. 26: God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” The creation of humans was special. God spoke not just with authority, but also with affection, as if He took special care and joy in making people (Proverbs 8:31 ^a). The phrase “Let us make man” points to the work of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Humans are made in God’s image, not in the image of any animal. This image is seen in the soul, which is spiritual, intelligent, and able to rule. Humans were given authority to rule over all the other creatures on earth.