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A Visible Dominion
Commentators explain that this verse provides tangible, everyday examples of the dominion God granted humanity. The control over domestic animals like sheep and oxen, and even the subduing of wild beasts, serves as a clear and undeniable illustration of our God-given authority. John Calvin calls it a 'mirror' in which we can see God's goodness and providence at work, meant to inspire gratitude for even the simplest comforts of life.
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18th Century
Theologian
All sheep and oxen - Flocks and herds. (Genesis 1:26), over the cattle. Nothing is more manifest than the control that …
19th Century
Preacher
All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of…
16th Century
Theologian
The preceding question, regarding the extent of humanity’s dominion over God’s works, does not yet seem to be fully answered. If the prophet here d…
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17th Century
Pastor
All sheep and oxen
The tame creatures, which are useful for food and clothing:
yea, and the beast…
17th Century
Minister
We are to consider the heavens, so that man may in this way be directed to set his affections on things above. What is man, so lowly a creature, th…