Genesis 10:9 cpdv — And he was an able hunter before the Lord. From this, a proverb came forth: ‘Just like Nimrod, an able hunter before th…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he was an able hunter before the Lord. From this, a proverb came forth: ‘Just like Nimrod, an able hunter before the Lord.’ "

— Genesis 10:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 10 — Context

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And the Sons of Ham were Cush, and Mizraim, and Put, and Canaan.

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And the sons of Cush were Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dadan.

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And then Cush conceived Nimrod; he began to be powerful on the earth.

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And he was an able hunter before the Lord. From this, a proverb came forth: ‘Just like Nimrod, an able hunter before the Lord.’

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And so, the beginning of his kingdom was Babylon, and Erech, and Accad, and Chalanne, in the land of Shinar.

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From that land, Assur came forth, and he built Nineveh, and the streets of the city, and Calah,

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and also Resen, between Nineveh and Calah. This is a great city.

Genesis 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 10:9 say?
Genesis 10:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he was an able hunter before the Lord. From this, a proverb came forth: ‘Just like Nimrod, an able hunter before the Lord.’ ”
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 (CPDV): “And he was an able hunter before the Lord. From this, a proverb came forth: ‘Just like Nimrod, an able hunter before the Lord.’ ” 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.
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