Genesis 7:16 kjv — And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord shut him in.

King James Version

"And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord shut him in."

— Genesis 7:16, King James Version

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Genesis 7 — Context

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In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah’s wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;

14

They, and every beast after his kind, and all the cattle after their kind, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind, and every fowl after his kind, every bird of every sort.

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And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life.

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And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord shut him in.

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And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.

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And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.

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And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.

Genesis 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 7:16 say?
Genesis 7:16 in the King James Version reads: “And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord shut him in.”
Where is Genesis 7:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 7, verse 16.
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 7:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 7:16 in?
Genesis 7:16 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 7:16?
Genesis 7:16 reads (KJV): “And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord shut him in.” 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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