MPV Commentary

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Sections for Genesis 1
Ge 1:3-5 The First Day.
Ge 1:6-8 Second Day.
Ge 1:9-13 Third Day.
Ge 1:14-19 Fourth Day.
Ge 1:20-23 Fifth Day. The signs of animal life appeared in the waters
Ge 1:24-31 Sixth Day. A farther advance was made by the creation of
Ge 1:20-23 Fifth Day. The signs of animal life appeared in the waters

On the fifth day, God created living creatures that inhabit both water and air.

20. Moving creatures were brought into existence, including all types of animals that lay eggs, such as fish and birds. These creatures are notable for their rapid reproduction and ability to thrive in large numbers.

Fowl refers to every type of flying creature, from the smallest insects to the largest birds. The term also encompasses marine animals like whales, sharks, and crocodiles, indicating that the waters teemed with a vast array of life, from tiny fish to massive sea creatures.