Commentaries:
These verses describe the events of the third creation day, on which God formed the ocean basins and the continental land masses: "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear" (verse 9). Geologic evidence shows that over time the great land masses have "drifted" across the face of the earth. Apparently, in this renewing of the earth, God configured the land masses to suit His plan for the families of humanity.
Finally, in verses 11-12, God creates the first life forms: grass, herbs, and trees. Since the creation of vegetation is not mentioned anywhere else, it seems reasonable to conclude that God created all forms of vegetation on this day.
Earl L. Henn (1934-1997)
Genesis 1: Fact or Fiction?
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Genesis 6:1-4
Ecclesiastes 7:1-4
Matthew 12:38-40
Matthew 16:4
Luke 11:29-30
Acts 15:14-18
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