Definition of «dominion over the fish of the sea»

The phrase "dominion over the fish of the sea" is a metaphorical expression that means having power, control or authority over something. In this context, it refers to God's ability and rightful ownership over all the creatures living in the ocean, including fish. The phrase comes from the Bible verse Psalm 89:10 which states "You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions."

Sentences with «dominion over the fish of the sea»

GEN 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Christianity has been subject to much recent criticism for its acquiescence — even encouragement — of the exploitation of nature, said to be based on the verse in Genesis where God gave man «dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle and over all the earth» (Genesis 1, 26 AV.). (religion-online.org)
In one breath, God expresses mutual purposes for male and female: «Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth» (Genesis 1:28). (relevantmagazine.com)
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