that they may breed abundantly The same word as in Genesis 1:20, "let the waters bring forth abundantly" (see note). Cf. Genesis 9:7.

be fruitful, and multiply as in Genesis 1:22; Genesis 1:24-28. The repetition of the Creation command marks the beginning of a new era in the history of the world. The fuller blessing, according to P, is given in chap. 9 (Genesis 8:1). For the detailed enumeration in Genesis 8:18, cf. Genesis 7:13-14 P.

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