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Genesis 1:12

Genesis 1:12
And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the earth brought forth grass,.... In great abundance at once; the hills and vales were clothed with it, and so a…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 1:9-13

- V. The Third Day 9. קוה qāvâh “turn, bind, gather, expect.” יבשׁה yabāshâh “the dry, the ground.” יבשׁ yabēsh,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Whose seed was in itself - Which has the power of multiplying itself by seeds, slips, roots, etc., ad infinitum; which…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 1:9-13

The third day's work is related in these verses - the forming of the sea and the dry land, and the making of the earth…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 1:9-13

The Third Day Two Creative Acts. (1) The Separation of Sea and Earth (Gen 1:9-10). (2) The Creation of the Vegetable…