Topical Encyclopedia Grass, a fundamental component of the earth's vegetation, is depicted in the Bible as part of God's original creation. In the Genesis account, God commands the earth to bring forth vegetation, including grass, as an essential element of the created order. Genesis 1:11 states, "Then God said, 'Let the earth bring forth vegetation, seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.' And it was so." This verse highlights the divine command that initiated the growth of grass and other plant life, emphasizing God's sovereign role in the creation of the natural world.The presence of grass is often used in Scripture to illustrate the transience of human life and the enduring nature of God's word. In Isaiah 40:6-8 , the prophet declares, "A voice says, 'Cry out.' And I asked, 'What should I cry out?' 'All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.'" This passage contrasts the fleeting existence of grass with the eternal stability of God's word, serving as a reminder of human mortality and divine constancy. Grass also appears in the context of God's provision and care for His creation. In Psalm 104:14 , the psalmist praises God for His providential care, stating, "He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth." Here, grass is seen as a vital resource for sustaining life, reflecting God's ongoing provision and the intricate balance of the ecosystem He established. Furthermore, grass is used metaphorically in the teachings of Jesus. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus refers to the grass of the field to illustrate God's care for His creation and to encourage trust in His provision. Matthew 6:30 records Jesus saying, "If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?" This teaching underscores the assurance that God, who cares for the grass, will also care for His people. Throughout the Bible, grass serves as a symbol of both the beauty and brevity of life, as well as a testament to God's creative power and sustaining grace. It is a reminder of the intricate design of creation and the faithfulness of the Creator who continues to uphold all things by His word. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 1:11,12And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth: and it was so. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Sovereignty of God in Administration Further Proofs of the Same Proposition, Drawn from the Promises ... Mosaic Cosmogony. The Withering Work of the Spirit The Creation of Fowl and Water Animals. The Solar Eclipse Soldier Priests On the Words, and Rose Again from the Dead on the Third Day, and ... Sources of the Pentateuch. Chapter i Resources What are the greatest promises in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgHow should Christians view religious liberty? | GotQuestions.org Do the news reports of rivers turning blood red have anything to do with the end times? | GotQuestions.org Grass: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Grass of Prosperity of the Wicked Grass of Shortness and Uncertainty of Life Grass: (On Tops of Houses) the Wicked Grass: (Refreshed by Dew and Showers) the Saints Refreshed By Grass: Called: Grass of the Earth Grass: Called: Grass of the Field Grass: Created on the Third Creative Day Grass: Destroyed by Hail and Lightning Grass: Failure of, a Great Calamity Grass: God: Adorns and Clothes Grass: God: Originally Created Grass: Often Grew on the Tops of Houses Grass: Ovens often Heated With Grass: Refreshed by Rain and Dew Grass: Springs out of the Earth Grass: Sufferings of Cattle from Failure of, Described Grass: when Young, Soft and Tender Related Terms |
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