Hands lifting the earth out of hazy mist
God created the heavens and the earth
Halo of white light circling the earth
God created all things good
Fingers opened on the right hand
God relinquished the earth to humankind as a gift
White links attached to the arms and globe
God binds himself to his creation
Lettered banner flying on the earth
God claims ownership of all creation
Figure grasping staff
Humanity, too, is owned by God
Banner furling around figures
Fashioned and owned by God, humankind has freedom only within limits
Halo of light behind figures' heads
Male and female are fashioned in God's image
Figures holding crowns
Fashioned in God's image, people are the very crown of God's creation and have been given four basic responsibilities toward the earth on which they dwell
First jewel in crown
Replenish the earth
Second jewel in crown
Subdue the earth
Third jewel in crown
Till and keep the earth
Fourth jewel in crown
have dominion over the earth