Genesis 7:14 cpdv — They and every animal according to its kind, and all the cattle in their kind, and everything that moves upon the earth…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They and every animal according to its kind, and all the cattle in their kind, and everything that moves upon the earth in their kind, and every flying thing according to its kind, all the birds and all that can fly, "

— Genesis 7:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 7 — Context

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In the six hundredth year of the life of Noah, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, all the fountains of the great abyss were released, and the floodgates of heaven were opened.

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And rain came upon the earth for forty days and forty nights.

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On the very same day, Noah and his sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife and the three wives of his sons with them, entered the ark.

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They and every animal according to its kind, and all the cattle in their kind, and everything that moves upon the earth in their kind, and every flying thing according to its kind, all the birds and all that can fly,

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entered the ark to Noah, two by two out of all that is flesh, in which there was the breath of life.

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And those that entered went in male and female, from all that is flesh, just as God had instructed him. And then the Lord closed him in from the outside.

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And the great flood occurred for forty days upon the earth. And the waters were increased, and they lifted the ark high above the land.

Genesis 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 7:14 say?
Genesis 7:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They and every animal according to its kind, and all the cattle in their kind, and everything that moves upon the earth in their kind, and every flying thing according to its kind, all the birds and all that can fly, ”
Where is Genesis 7:14 in the Bible?
Genesis 7:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 7, verse 14.
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 7:14.
What translation should I read Genesis 7:14 in?
Genesis 7:14 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 7:14?
Genesis 7:14 reads (CPDV): “They and every animal according to its kind, and all the cattle in their kind, and everything that moves upon the earth in their kind, and every flying thing according to its kind, all the birds and all that can fly, ” 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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