Gen 1:28-30 | TNotes | STEP | 1:28 God blessed them: See study note on 1:22; see also 17:16 ; 48:16 ; Deut 7:13 . • 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 ; Ps 8:5-8 ).

dDeut 7:13►

eGen 9:2►

fPs 8:5-8►

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‏ Genesis 1:28-30

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).
Summary for Gen 1:29-30: 1:29-30 ^g These verses highlight the extent (throughout the earth) and variety (every seed-bearing plant ... all the fruit trees) of God’s provision for humans, animals, and birds.