Beasts, and all cattle. There is a gradual ascent—from inanimate to animate things, from the "beasts" of the field to domesticated animals; from such animals to man (Psalms 148:11, Psalms 148:12). Creeping things (comp.
Genesis 1:24, Genesis 1:25, Genesis 1:30; Psalms 104:25). And flying fowl; literally, bird of wing. The intention is to include, under a few heads, all animate creation.