a1:28
b17:16
c48:16
dDeut 7:13
eGen 9:2
fPs 8:5-8

‏ Genesis 1:28

1:28  a God blessed them: See study note on 1:22; see also 17:16  b; 48:16  c; Deut 7:13  d.

• 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  e; Ps 8:5-8  f).
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