Monday, May 20, 2019

hashkafah philosophy - Are animals commanded (Bereishit 1:22)?


In two places in parshat Bereishit Gd commands "be fruitful and multiply". The second place is the familiar commandment directed to humans (Gen 1:28). In the first place, the same words are used but concerning fish and birds (Gen. 1:22). Are animals commanded? If so, in what sense? If not, how do we interpret Gen. 1:22?




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