Topical Bible: Fish: Creation of

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The creation of fish is a significant event in the biblical account of creation, as described in the Book of Genesis. According to the narrative, fish were created by God on the fifth day of the creation week. This event is part of the broader creation account that outlines the formation of the heavens, the earth, and all living creatures.

In Genesis 1:20-23 , the scripture states: "And God said, 'Let the waters teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the sky.' So God created the great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters teemed, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. Then God blessed them and said, 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters of the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day."

This passage highlights several key aspects of the creation of fish:

1. Divine Command: The creation of fish begins with a divine command from God, emphasizing His sovereign power and authority over creation. The phrase "Let the waters teem with living creatures" indicates God's intention for the waters to be filled with life.

2. Variety and Abundance: The text mentions "great sea creatures" and "every living thing that moves," suggesting a wide variety of aquatic life. This diversity reflects the richness and complexity of God's creative work. The use of the term "teemed" implies abundance, indicating that the waters were filled with numerous and diverse forms of life.

3. Order and Kind: The phrase "according to their kinds" underscores the orderliness of creation. Each species was created with distinct characteristics, maintaining the integrity of God's design. This concept of "kinds" is foundational to understanding the biblical perspective on the natural world.

4. Divine Approval: After creating the fish and other sea creatures, God observes His work and declares it "good." This divine approval signifies the perfection and harmony of creation as it aligns with God's purpose and will.

5. Blessing and Multiplication: God blesses the fish and commands them to "be fruitful and multiply," ensuring the continuation and proliferation of life in the waters. This blessing is a testament to God's provision and care for His creation, as well as His desire for life to flourish.

The creation of fish, as part of the fifth day, is integral to the biblical understanding of the natural world. It reflects God's creative power, wisdom, and the intricate design of life. The account in Genesis serves as a foundation for the theological belief in God's intentional and purposeful creation of all living things, including the diverse and abundant life found in the waters.

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Genesis 1:20-22
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that has life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
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On Creation
... All these are the works of God's creation. ... Tobias went into the water near the edge,
and soon a great fish rushed at him. Tobias called to his guide. ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 4 on creation.htm

The Creation of Moving Creatures.
... Some to supply his needs, some to make him contemplate the marvels of creation. ... sailing
with full sails, are easily stopped by a very small fish, by the remora ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/homily vii the creation of.htm

The vision of Creation
... and replenish the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea ...
Nor must it be forgotten that this vision of creation was given to people ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the vision of creation.htm

The Creation of Fowl and Water Animals.
... is, as is well known, that birds developed out of reptiles and reptiles from fish.
Vide E. Haeckel's monophyletic pedigree in his History of Creation. ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/homily viii the creation of.htm

The Story of Creation
... THE OLD TESTAMENT THE STORY OF CREATION. ... Let him rule over the fish in the sea, the
birds of the sky, the cattle, the wild beasts and all the living things that ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/the story of creation.htm

That the Nature of Man is More Precious than all the visible ...
... as an elemental foundation for the formation of the universe, the creation is, so
to ... image, after our likeness, and let them have dominion over the fish of the ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/iii that the nature of.htm

The Creation of the World. Gen. 1
... The painted fowls of every wing,. And fish of every name.]. He gave the lion and
the worm. ... Thus glorious in the Maker's eye. The young creation stood; ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 147 the creation of.htm

All Portions of Creation Attest the Excellence of the Creator ...
... Chapter XIV."All Portions of Creation Attest the Excellence of the Creator, Whom
Marcion Vilifies His Inconsistency Herein ... [2500] [The use of fish for fasting ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xiv all portions of creation.htm

Psalm 104. The Glory of God in Creation and Providence.
... The glory of God in creation and providence. ... 19 Nor less thy glories in the deep,
Where fish in millions swim and creep, With wondrous motions, swift or slow ...
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The Creation of the World, Gen. 1
... King Did vital beings frame; The painted fowls of every wing, And fish of every
name.]. ... 10 Thus glorious in the Maker's eye The young creation stood; He saw the ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 185416667 the creation of.htm