When two things are closely associated, they represent one thing which has two aspects. Sometimes the one thing is hard to name.
| One thing | heavenly/spirit | earthy/flesh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| creation | heaven | earth | Ge 1:1 |
| nature of existence | without form/vain | void | Ge 1:2 |
| nature of God | light/holiness/Day | dark/love/Night | Ge 1:3 |
| relationship | evening/separation | morning/reconciliation | Ge 1:5 |
| waters/word | waters above | waters below | Ge 1:6 |
| waters below/ | seas/chosen | dry land/desolate | Ge 1:10 |
Repetition
When the same phrase is used twice, it means that it is true in a fleshly and a spiritual aspect.
- Le 1:3 'he shall bring near him' is repeated. It is translated that 'he shall voluntarily bring near him'. Not only must he physically bring it, but he must willingly bring it.