The Bible

Genesis 1:28

²⁸ And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Commentary

Face of the water

The face of the water (Genesis 1:2) signifies the knowledges of good and truth.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 19)

Commentary

Learned

In Daniel 12:3, 'the learned,' or 'wise,' who 'shall shine as the stars,' are people who are in good.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 3820)