Genesis 1 – Line 00029

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INTRO

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And God said, “See, I have given you every plant bearing seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree that has in it seed-bearing fruit — it shall be for food for you.”

RENDERING NOTES

Begins with divine speech (“And God said”).

“See” (hineh) emphasizes divine announcement or gift.

Two food sources listed: (1) seed-bearing plants, (2) trees with seed-bearing fruit.

Purpose clause: “it shall be for food for you.”

The repeated root “zera” (seed) underscores reproduction, continuity, sustainability.

INSERTION / HELPER WORD TRACKING

Quotation marks added to mark divine speech.

“That is” and “has in it” are insertions for readability from “asher” and “bo.”

No interpretive smoothing or conceptual additions beyond structure.

CONTEXTUAL PLACEMENT

Follows the human mandate in verse 28 — provision is given alongside commission.

Introduces divine-human relationship of sustenance and shared earth.

Sets up contrast with Genesis 2, where access to certain trees is limited.

STRUCTURAL ALIGNMENT NOTES

Parallel to v.30 (food for animals).

Completes the pattern of blessing + instruction + provision.

Uses familiar Torah phrase “behold, I have given you…” seen also in covenantal moments.

CAUTIONARY REMINDER

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Interpretive meaning is not asserted. For lexical and grammatical details, consult the Line Source File.