Romans 8:20
For the Creation fell into subjection to failure and unreality (not of its own choice, but by the will of Him who so subjected it)
Romans 8:22
For we know that the whole of Creation is groaning together in the pains of childbirth until this hour.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
The creature
Bible References
The creature
Romans 8:22
For we know that the whole of Creation is groaning together in the pains of childbirth until this hour.