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29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb…

“29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that…” quote by Matthew Henry
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““29  And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30  And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.””

Matthew Henry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage conveys that God provided plants as food for humans and animals, emphasizing a natural, plant‑based diet.

In simple terms: God gave plants for food to all living beings.

Key Takeaway

Consider a plant‑based diet.

Themes

creation diet stewardship

Mood

spiritual ethical

Type

scriptural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grocery shopping
  • vegan cooking
  • gardening
  • ethical eating

Key Concepts

theology nutrition environmental ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What implications does this have for modern dietary choices?
  • How does this shape our view of stewardship?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation varies across religious traditions.

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