Genesis 6:15 web — This is how you shall make it. The length of the ship will be three hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its h…

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"This is how you shall make it. The length of the ship will be three hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits."

— Genesis 6:15, World English Bible

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Genesis 6 — Context

12

God saw the earth, and saw that it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.

13

God said to Noah, "The end of all flesh has come before me, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

14

Make a ship of gopher wood. You shall make rooms in the ship, and shall seal it inside and outside with pitch.

15

This is how you shall make it. The length of the ship will be three hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits.

16

You shall make a roof in the ship, and you shall finish it to a cubit upward. You shall set the door of the ship in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third levels.

17

I, even I, do bring the flood of waters on this earth, to destroy all flesh having the breath of life from under the sky. Everything that is in the earth will die.

18

But I will establish my covenant with you. You shall come into the ship, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you.

Genesis 6:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:15 say?
Genesis 6:15 in the World English Bible reads: “This is how you shall make it. The length of the ship will be three hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits.”
Where is Genesis 6:15 in the Bible?
Genesis 6:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 6, verse 15.
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 6:15.
What translation should I read Genesis 6:15 in?
Genesis 6:15 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 6:15?
Genesis 6:15 reads (WEB): “This is how you shall make it. The length of the ship will be three hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits.” 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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