Topical Encyclopedia The concept of man's dominion over birds is rooted in the biblical narrative of creation, where God grants humanity authority over all living creatures. This dominion is first articulated in Genesis 1:26-28, where God declares, "Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it." This passage establishes a hierarchical order in which humans are given stewardship over the earth and its creatures, including birds.The theme of dominion is further emphasized in Genesis 2:19-20, where God brings the animals to Adam to see what he would name them. "And whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name." This act of naming signifies authority and responsibility, as Adam exercises his God-given dominion by categorizing and understanding the creatures, including the birds. Throughout the Scriptures, birds are often used symbolically to illustrate various spiritual truths, yet the underlying theme of human authority remains. In Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, specific birds are listed as clean or unclean, indicating that humans have the authority to determine which birds are suitable for consumption and which are not, further underscoring the concept of dominion. In the New Testament, Jesus references birds to teach about God's provision and care, as seen in Matthew 6:26: "Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns—and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" While this passage highlights God's care for all His creation, it also implies that humans, being of greater value, have a unique role and responsibility over the natural world. The Psalms also reflect on man's dominion over birds. Psalm 8:6-8 states, "You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet: all sheep and oxen, and even the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas." This poetic expression reaffirms the authority given to humanity, encompassing all creatures, including birds. In the broader biblical context, man's dominion over birds is not merely about control but involves stewardship and care. The dominion granted by God is intended to reflect His own character—marked by wisdom, responsibility, and benevolence. As stewards of creation, humans are called to manage and care for the avian world in a way that honors the Creator and sustains the created order. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 1:26,28And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 9:2,3 Psalm 8:5-8 Jeremiah 27:6 Daniel 2:38 James 3:7 Library Psalm 8:1. SM God's Sovereignty and Goodness; and Man's Dominion ... Man's Place in the World. James iii. 3-8 Whether Adam in the State of Innocence had Mastership Over the ... Whether a Suitable Cause Can be Assigned for the Ceremonies which ... Swedenborgians, Or, the New Jerusalem Church. 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