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A New Kind of Life: 'Nephesh'
Commentators explain that the Hebrew for "living creatures" is 'nephesh chayyah,' which means "living breather" or "living soul." This term signifies a new, distinct type of creation—sentient beings with the breath of life—which is why the powerful verb for 'create' is used again here. This life principle is shared by both animals and, later, humanity.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 1:20–23
18th Century
Theologian
שׁרץ shārats — “crawl, teem, swarm, abound.” An intransitive verb, however, it admits an objective noun of its own or a …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 1:1–31
19th Century
Bishop
EXCURSUS B: ON THE NAMES ELOHIM AND JEHOVAH-ELOHIM.
Throughout the first account of creation (Genesis 1:1 to Ge…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 1:20–23
19th Century
Preacher
There was no life in the sea or on the land until all was ready for it. God would not make a creature to be unhappy. There must be suitable food to…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 1:20
16th Century
Theologian
Let the waters bring forth... the moving creature. On the fifth day the birds and fishes are created. The blessing of God is added, so tha…
John Gill
On Genesis 1:20
17th Century
Pastor
And God said, let the waters bring forth abundantly, &c.] The waters gathered together in one place, the waters of the oc…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 1:20–25
17th Century
Minister
God commanded the fish and fowl to be produced. This command he himself executed. Insects, which are more numerous than the birds and beasts, and a…