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

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

— Genesis 6:10, NET Bible

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KJV
“And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.”
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ASV
“And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. ”
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WEB
“Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.”
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Genesis 6 — Context

So the LORD said,“I will wipe humankind, whom I have created, from the face of the earth– everything from humankind to animals, including creatures that move on the ground and birds of the air, for I regret that I have made them.”

But Noah found favor in the sight of the LORD.

The Judgment of the Flood This is the account of Noah. Noah was a godly man; he was blameless among his contemporaries. He walked with God.

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

The earth was ruined in the sight of God; the earth was filled with violence.

God saw the earth, and indeed it was ruined, for all living creatures on the earth were sinful.

So God said to Noah,“I have decided that all living creatures must die, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Now I am about to destroy them and the earth.

Genesis 6:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:10 say?

Genesis 6:10 in the NET Bible reads: “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 (NET): “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.

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

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