Reply #93: It's metaphorical language--it means plants shall be food, sustenance, life to God's people

[Romulox]

And that God don't make mistakes. :hi:

But if you're interested, one of the ways to gain insight is to look at multiple translations. Here's the NIV (New International Version):

Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.

Genesis 1:29 (NIV)

If you're interested, this page has the verse with about 20 different translations.

http://bible.cc/genesis/1-29.htm