0835. 816. Ten Links in Genesis 1

816. Ten Links in Genesis 1

Ten times in Genesis 1 the words “God said” occur.

1. Illumination. “God said, Let there be light” (Gen_1:3).

2. Separation. “God said, Let there be a firmament” (Gen_1:6).

3. Manifestation. “God said… Let the dry land appear” (Gen_1:9).

4. Production. “God said, Let the earth bring forth grass” (Gen_1:11).

5. Indication. “God said, Let there be lights… to divide the day from the night” (Gen_1:14).

6. Multiplication. “God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly” (Gen_1:20).

7. Reproduction. “God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creatures after his kind” (Gen_1:24).

8. Identification. “God said, Let us make man in our image” (Gen_1:26).

9. Benediction. “God blessed them, and God said… Be fruitful and multiply” (Gen_1:28).

10. Satisfaction. “God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed… to you it shall be for meat” (Gen_1:29).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH