Gen 1:27-28 | TNotes | STEP | 1:27 The first poetry of Genesis reflectively celebrates God’s climactic feat in creating humankind. • human beings: This term (Hebrew ha-’adam, “the man”) is often used to denote humanity collectively (see 6:1 , 5-7 ; 9:5-6 ). Though traditionally translated “man,” gender is not at issue here; both male and female are included.

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‏ Genesis 1:27-28

1:27 ^a The first poetry of Genesis reflectively celebrates God’s climactic feat in creating humankind.

• human beings: This term (Hebrew ha-’adam, “the man”) is often used to denote humanity collectively (see 6:1 ^b, 5-7 ^c; 9:5-6 ^d). Though traditionally translated “man,” gender is not at issue here; both male and female are included.
1:28 ^e God blessed them: See study note on 1:22; see also 17:16 ^f; 48:16 ^g; Deut 7:13 ^h.

• said: God’s message to humankind is direct and intimate; we are stewards of his delegated authority.

• govern... . Reign: As God’s vice-regents, humans are entrusted with the care and management of the world God created (see also Gen 9:2 ⁱ; Ps 8:5-8 ^j).