👉 The word "play on" comes from Old English "pæfəl" which means to play or to be merry, with "on" meaning on the ground or floor. This word was originally a noun for playing or enjoying oneself while seated in a certain position. In biblical context, it is used to describe something being played on or that a person is engaged in playing. The term 'play' itself has several meanings in English, as in many languages. It can mean any form of physical activity such as running, jumping, and wrestling, as well as some forms of intellectual pursuits like chess, drawing, and singing. In the context of God's will for a man to play on the face of the earth (Matthew 18:20), it indicates God is calling him to engage in physical activities and spiritual disciplines.
