[Breto]

I am no expert in Hebrew and do not wish to start a debate on the meaning of ancient text however, I have been told by one that reads and studies the Torah that the word מלא מלא, mâlê', mâlâ', maw-lay', maw-law' when translated properly has different meanings, as do most words, especially when translated. The definition means; to fill, be full of, accomplish, replenish, to have wholly. Perhaps we are both right only God knows for sure. Replenish would give one answer to the 5000 year old earth issue for this creation cycle. Just saying Shalom

[Valpal1]

Just look replenish up at dictionary dot com and look at the latin root and medieval meaning and origin.

1300–50; Middle English replenisshen < Middle French repleniss-, long stem of replenir to fill, Old French, equivalent to re- + plenir to fill (derivative of plein < Latin plÄ“nus full )

You have confused the modern meaning with the original meaning. The main meaning of both the Hebrew, Latin and Middle English are all "to fill, full", making it the most likely translation. Using the modern meaning in order to explain your creation mystery/dilemma is assuming a thing not in evidence, that the various writers/translators from hundreds of years ago used a word in a way not yet in usage.

[spunkets]

The Hebrew is translated as replenish. It encompasses more than simple filling as with animals. The command extends to each generation, and refers to the replenishment of the image of God. It's an act that requres more than just filling.