Some voices critique the usual English King James translation:
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”
The translation chi-beshua (usually subdue, bring under control) seems to be according to some voices contested (some say save, redeem is the meaning). Is the "save" translation credible?
How has the interpretation of Genesis 1:28 changed in the last 2000 years, e.g. Scholastic, Renaissance, etc.?
As it is a religious question, I do not want to touch any feelings and want to express that I highly respect religions. Agnostic approach, which may be wrong.
I might be very helpful to read:
Neulander, Judith S. "Creating the Universe: A Study of Cosmos and Cognition" in Folklore Forum 25:1 (1992) 3-18.
yes, this article is very helpful and significant in explaining the genesis of hte universe from a Christian biblical point of view. This is a very treasurous legacy and conventional wisdom.
I am glad if the article was helpful. I should make this point however, should your description discourage anyone else from reading it for themselves: the article reflects a folkloristic point of view, built upon emerging cognitive science, and in no way does it reflect a Christian, or any other biblical point of view.
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