This raises two questions: In what way has Jehovah acted as a Father? How has Jehovah exercised his kingship since the rebellion in Eden?
إِنَّ طُولَ ٱلْمُدَّةِ ٱلَّتِي يَمْلِكُ فِيهَا ٱللهُ يَجْعَلُ حُكْمَهُ مُخْتَلِفًا عَنْ حُكْمِ أَيِّ إِنْسَانٍ .‏