Everything is associated with offspring [toladot].28They are involved in the process of producing offspring, or they themselves are considered offspring. The heavens and the earth have toladot, as it is stated: “These are the outgrowths [toledot] of the heavens and of the earth when they were created.” Mountains are called toladot, as it is stated: “Before the mountains were born…” (Psalms 90:2). Rain is called toladot, as it is stated: “Does rain have a father?” (Job 38:28).
Dew is called toladot, as it is stated: “And who begot the drops [eglei] of dew?” (Job 38:28). Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish said: These [eglai] are gem-like drops of dew. It was taught: Anything that is associated with offspring dies and decomposes, is created but does not create. Anything that is not associated with offspring does not die, does not decompose, and creates but is not created. Rabbi Azarya stated: This [latter category] was stated [only] regarding the One above.