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Genesis 6:21

What does Genesis 6:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 6:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 6:21 means

Noah is commanded to gather and store \"all food that is eaten,\" both for himself and his family, and for all the animals in the ark. This instruction highlights the practical necessity of providing sustenance for an extended period, considering the duration of the flood and the time needed afterward for the ground to become habitable. It shows God's comprehensive planning, addressing every aspect of survival.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And make a store of every sort of food for yourself and them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And thou, take to thyself of all food that is eaten; and thou hast gathered unto thyself, and it hath been to thee and to them for food.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Thou shalt take unto thee of all food that may be eaten, and thou shalt lay it up with thee: and it shall be food for thee and them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And take thou of all food that is eaten, and gather [it] to thee, that it may be for food for thee and for them.

Context

Having detailed the human and animal occupants of the ark (verses 18-20), this verse now addresses the vital need for sustenance for all onboard. It demonstrates God's foresight in providing for the long journey and the period immediately following, detailing a necessary practical step that Noah must take to ensure survival.

v.20Of the birds after their kind, and of the cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.

v.21This passage

v.22Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 6:26

    Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much more value than they?

  • Psalms 35:6

    Let their way be dark and slippery, And the angel of Jehovah pursuing them.

  • Psalms 136:25

    Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

  • Psalms 104:27

    These wait all for thee, That thou mayest give them their food in due season.

  • Job 38:41

    Who provideth for the raven his prey, When his young ones cry unto God, Andwander for lack of food?

  • Psalms 145:16

    Thou openest thy hand, And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

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