Genesis 10:9 bbe — He was a very great bowman, so that there is a saying, Like Nimrod, a very great bowman.

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"He was a very great bowman, so that there is a saying, Like Nimrod, a very great bowman."

— Genesis 10:9, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 10 — Context

And the sons of Ham: Cush and Mizraim and Put and Canaan.

And the sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah and Sabtah and Raamah and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

And Cush was the father of Nimrod, who was the first of the great men of the earth.

He was a very great bowman, so that there is a saying, Like Nimrod, a very great bowman.

And at the first, his kingdom was Babel and Erech and Accad and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.

From that land he went out into Assyria, building Nineveh with its wide streets and Calah,

And Resen between Nineveh and Calah, which is a very great town.

Genesis 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 10:9 say?

Genesis 10:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He was a very great bowman, so that there is a saying, Like Nimrod, a very great bowman.”

Where is Genesis 10:9 in the Bible?

Genesis 10:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 10, verse 9.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 10:9.

What translation should I read Genesis 10:9 in?

Genesis 10:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 10:9?

Genesis 10:9 reads (BBE): “He was a very great bowman, so that there is a saying, Like Nimrod, a very great bowman.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Genesis 10:9 bbe — He was a very great bowman, so that there is a saying, Like Nimrod, a very great bowman.

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