Genesis 2:6 bbe — But a mist went up from the earth, watering all the face of the land.

Bible in Basic English

"But a mist went up from the earth, watering all the face of the land."

— Genesis 2:6, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 2 — Context

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And God gave his blessing to the seventh day and made it holy: because on that day he took his rest from all the work which he had made and done.

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These are the generations of the heaven and the earth when they were made.

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In the day when the Lord God made earth and heaven there were no plants of the field on the earth, and no grass had come up: for the Lord God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to do work on the land.

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But a mist went up from the earth, watering all the face of the land.

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And the Lord God made man from the dust of the earth, breathing into him the breath of life: and man became a living soul.

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And the Lord God made a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had made.

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And out of the earth the Lord made every tree to come, delighting the eye and good for food; and in the middle of the garden, the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Genesis 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 2:6 say?
Genesis 2:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But a mist went up from the earth, watering all the face of the land.”
Where is Genesis 2:6 in the Bible?
Genesis 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read Genesis 2:6 in?
Genesis 2:6 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 2:6?
Genesis 2:6 reads (BBE): “But a mist went up from the earth, watering all the face of the land.” 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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