Genesis 6:10 bbe — And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Bible in Basic English

"And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth."

— Genesis 6:10, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 6 — Context

7

And the Lord said, I will take away man, whom I have made, from the face of the earth, even man and beast and that which goes on the earth and every bird of the air; for I have sorrow for having made them.

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But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.

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These are the generations of Noah. Noah was an upright man and without sin in his generation: he went in the ways of God.

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And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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And the earth was evil in God's eyes and full of violent ways.

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And God, looking on the earth, saw that it was evil: for the way of all flesh had become evil on the earth.

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And God said to Noah, The end of all flesh has come; the earth is full of their violent doings, and now I will put an end to them with the earth.

Genesis 6:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:10 say?
Genesis 6:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.”
Where is Genesis 6:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 6:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 6, verse 10.
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 6:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 6:10 in?
Genesis 6:10 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 6:10?
Genesis 6:10 reads (BBE): “And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.” 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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