Genesis
“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.”
Genesis 1:28
Genesis 1:28 (KJV) speaks to blessedness, purpose, and calling — words set in Genesis, the Bible's book of beginnings. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!”
Psalms 31:19“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
Psalms 23:5“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
James 1:17“Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.”
Psalms 144:15“And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.”
Ezekiel 34:26
Common questions
What does Genesis 1:28 mean?
In the King James Version, Genesis 1:28 reads: "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 verse speaks to blessedness, purpose, and calling. To read it well, take it in the flow of Genesis 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Genesis 1:28 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Genesis 1:28 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Genesis chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Genesis 1:28?
Verses that sit beside Genesis 1:28 include Psalms 68:19, Psalms 31:19, and Psalms 23:5. Reading them alongside Genesis 1:28 deepens the theme of blessedness.
How can I pray with Genesis 1:28?
Read Genesis 1:28 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.