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Genesis 7:8

What does Genesis 7:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 7:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 7:8 means

This verse serves as a summary, confirming that both clean and unclean beasts, as well as birds and all creatures that move on the ground, responded to the divine call to enter the ark. Before the actual description of their entry, this statement broadens the scope beyond just the human family, reminding the reader of the comprehensive nature of salvation within the ark. It sets the stage for the detailed description of their entry and reaffirms the universal impact of God's command.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of birds, and of everything that creepeth upon the ground,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of birds, and of everything that creepeth upon the ground,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Of clean beasts, and of beasts which are not clean, and of birds, and of everything which goes on the earth,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

of the clean beasts and of the beasts that <FI>are<Fi> not clean, and of the fowl, and of every thing that is creeping upon the ground,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And of beasts clean and unclean, and of fowls, and of every thing that moveth upon the earth,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowl, and of everything that creeps on the ground,

Context

This verse provides a general overview of the animal types, strategically placed between the human family's entry and the detailed account of the animals' procession. It prepares the reader for the subsequent verses that elaborate on the paired entry of all living creatures, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the ark's inhabitants and reinforcing the miraculous gathering of so many different species.

v.7And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.

v.8This passage

v.9there went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, male and female, as God commanded Noah.

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