Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 1:27

"And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." — Genesis 1:27 (ASV)

Created. —This significant verb is thrice repeated with reference to man. It indicates, first, that man has that in him which was not a development or evolution, but something new. He is, in fact, the most perfect work of the creative energy, and differs from the animals not only in degree, but in kind, though possessing, in common with them, an organised body. And next, it indicates the rejoicing of the Deity at the completion of His purpose.