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The first Adam and his wife Eve were blessed of the Lord that they might be fruitful and multiply, thus filling the earth with descendents of like nature. Gen. 1:28 In a newly created earth the Lord set about to inhabit it with a new race of people. A people who were created in the image and likeness of the Almighty. Physically, man is made in the appearance of the Lord. Man has the same triune make up for he is body, soul and spirit. Three identifiable components, yet one human being. Gen. 1:26.
The seed of eight who survived the flood were the beginning of a new race. All others were eradicated from off the face of the earth because of the excessive sin which had become common place to them. It was a new beginning, an opportunity to live a life that would please the Lord. The same command was given to them as that which the Lord gave to Adam and Eve. Be fruitful and multiply. Gen. 9:1.
In Abraham, Isaac and Jacob we find one of those beautiful types of the Godhead. The Father, Abraham. The Son, Isaac and the Spirit, Jacob or Israel who became the prolific one. The man from whom issued the twelve tribes of Israel. He was the fruitful one. So typical of the fruitfulness of the Holy Spirit, not only in the fruit of the Spirit but in the multiplication of the Godly as well. In changing his name from Jacob, heel catcher or supplanter, to Israel, (he will rule as God), the Lord also changed His nature. Gen. 35:10 Briefly, in defense of Jacob, remember he made a deal with his brother Esau and Esau SOLD him the birthright.
The same command was given to Israel as had been given to Adam and to Noah. Only this time more detail is given. Israel was destined to become a great nation under the leadership and blessing of the Lord. Moreover, the scope of his descendents would not be limited to one nation only, but a multiplication of nations were to be found in his descendents. Kings as well were to be found in those who counted Israel as a forefather. History bears witness of the authenticity of the prophecy of the Lord to the man named Israel. The greatest, the most outstanding King is none other than the King of kings the Lord Jesus Christ. Gen. 35:11 Hence, we get a glimpse into the plan and purpose of the Lord in relationship to this earth. Multiplication, increase, the enlargement of His family is what He had in mind.