Gen 9:7 | TNotes | STEP | 9:7 Now be fruitful and multiply, and repopulate (literally swarm and fill ): In contrast to those who would destroy human life (9:5-6 ), God’s desire is that human life should abound and flourish.

‏ Genesis 9:7

9:7 ^a Now be fruitful and multiply, and repopulate (literally swarm and fill): In contrast to those who would destroy human life (9:5-6 ^b), God’s desire is that human life should abound and flourish.