And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so.
And to every beast of the earth,.... Wild or tame, the cattle on a thousand hills; God took care and provided for these, being all his creatures, and designed to answer some end or other by their creation: and to every fowl of the air; that flies in it, and to every creeping thing upon the earth; even the meanest and lowest insect: wherein there...
God's word goes forth not to the waters but to the earth, commanding it to bring forth cattle, reptiles, and wild beasts, each according to its kind. The act receives God's approval as good, yet no blessing is pronounced here; the author hastens onward because man's creation, announced by decree rather than command, crowns the whole work.
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Commenting on Genesis 1:24-31
God provided herbs and fruits for man's meat, not flesh until after the flood. Before earth was cursed, its fruits were far richer than marrow and fatness are now. This should humble us, we live from the ground as we were made from it, make us thankful for His bounty and variety, and teach us contentment; Adam never complained of his diet, though he had dominion over all beasts.
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Commenting on Genesis 1:29-30