28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
After creating mankind in His image, God blesses them with the ability and instruction to reproduce, populate the earth, and exercise dominion over creation. These commands were given before sin entered the world, showing God’s original intent for stewardship, family, and authority.
We are blessed and called to live purposefully—cultivating families, communities, and the world around us with wisdom and care. This verse affirms human dignity and responsibility in reflecting God’s order and creativity.
