In Genesis 1:28, :God gives mankind his blessings and commands them to procreate, populate the earth, and have dominion over it. He grants them authority over all animals and emphasizes the importance of growth, stewardship, and responsibility in caring for the world and its inhabitants. This directive highlights humanity's sacred duty to nurture and protect the natural world for future generations."

In the initial stages of creation, God formed the Earth as a sanctuary for humanity, where His divine governance ensured the fulfillment of all their necessities. By implanting His commandments within them, God bestowed upon humans the autonomy to make choices and the capability to worship Him. Through a seamless collaboration, each aspect of God's creation functioned in unison to honor Him. Upholding the entitlements of every individual in conformity with His statutes, God permitted mankind to govern the Earth in adherence to His sacred doctrines as delineated in Genesis.

However, with the onset of human sin, individuals began to assert their own authority by altering the divine laws established by God. In response, God cautions women about the conflicts that can arise in relationships, as each person seeks to exert dominance and reinterpret God's laws through forceful means. Originally, mankind was granted the righteous inclination to govern over the natural world by subjugating it. This struggle for power is evident throughout the Bible, as seen in the violent language used by Moses to describe the act of "subduing the earth". The narrative of Joseph further illustrates this conflict, as his brothers question his aspirations for leadership. The desire for dominion was initially outlined in the covenant of creation. The Psalms elucidate that this desire can be fulfilled through adherence to laws, covenants, curses, statutes, decrees, and promises, which serve to restore individuals to the freedom promised in the creation covenant. Additionally, the Psalmist identifies attitudes such as praise, gratitude, joy, peace, trust, and love as aligning with the six principles outlined in the text.

The Psalmist contemplates a conflict that transcends mere physical persecution, delving into the intricate workings of God's eternal governance. Through His divine wisdom, God has established His sovereignty over all creation, bringing forth the world through the power of His spoken word. This divine governance, rooted in His design, creation, and order, reflects His overarching plan for all existence. The distinction between God's temporal rule in Israel and His eternal governance is not explicitly outlined in scripture, as both are intertwined in His grand design. Any breach in relationships is viewed as a direct challenge to God's established order, leading Him to institute human authorities to counteract humanity's attempts to redefine His laws. Throughout history, God has intervened by toppling human governments, demonstrating His supreme authority over all things.

The Psalmist observes that individuals have a natural tendency to distort God's laws in order to harm others, leading to a struggle between the proper use and misuse of foundational principles. According to the covenant of creation, God has given each person the authority to govern their own lives like kings. Originally, humanity was meant to rule in a state of blessing, but sin led to a state of curse. By obeying God's commands, individuals could rule as benevolent kings and speak blessings. However, straying from God's commands led to speaking curses and violence. This act of reinterpreting God's laws results in self-inflicted harm and damage to both God and humanity. The Bible distinguishes between valid curses of the law and malicious curses, illustrating the ongoing tension between divine and human governance.