Genesis 1:28
“God blessed them. God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."”
This verse is part of the creation narrative in the opening chapter of Genesis, describing the final act of creation: humanity, made in God's image. It sets out humanity's initial purpose and relationship to the created world.
What does 'subdue' and 'rule' mean for us today, given our understanding of the interconnectedness of all life?