Genesis 6:21 asv — And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for th…

American Standard Version

"And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them. "

— Genesis 6:21, American Standard Version

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Genesis 6 — Context

18

But I will establish my covenant with thee; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee.

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And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.

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Of the birds after their kind, and of the cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.

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And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

22

Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

Genesis 6:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:21 say?
Genesis 6:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them. ”
Where is Genesis 6:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 6:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 6, verse 21.
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 6:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 6:21 in?
Genesis 6:21 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 6:21?
Genesis 6:21 reads (ASV): “And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them. ” 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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