20 And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky."
20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
20 And God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds
20 God spoke: "Swarm, Ocean, with fish and all sea life! Birds, fly through the sky over Earth!"
20 Then God said, "Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens."
20 Then God said, "Let the waters swarm with fish and other life. Let the skies be filled with birds of every kind."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 1:20
Commentary on Genesis 1:20-25
(Read Genesis 1:20-25)
God commanded the fish and fowl to be produced. This command he himself executed. Insects, which are more numerous than the birds and beasts, and as curious, seem to have been part of this day's work. The Creator's wisdom and power are to be admired as much in an ant as in an elephant. The power of God's providence preserves all things, and fruitfulness is the effect of his blessing.