Genesis 7:2 cpdv — From all the clean animals, take seven and seven, the male and the female. Yet truly, from animals that are unclean, ta…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"From all the clean animals, take seven and seven, the male and the female. Yet truly, from animals that are unclean, take two and two, the male and the female. "

— Genesis 7:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 7 — Context

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And the Lord said to him: “Enter the ark, you and all your house. For I have seen you to be just in my sight, within this generation.

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From all the clean animals, take seven and seven, the male and the female. Yet truly, from animals that are unclean, take two and two, the male and the female.

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But also from the birds of the air, take seven and seven, the male and the female, so that offspring may be saved upon the face of the whole earth.

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For from that point, and after seven days, I will rain upon the earth for forty days and forty nights. And I will wipe away every substance that I have made, from the surface of the earth.”

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Therefore, Noah did all things just as the Lord had commanded him.

Genesis 7:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 7:2 say?
Genesis 7:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “From all the clean animals, take seven and seven, the male and the female. Yet truly, from animals that are unclean, take two and two, the male and the female. ”
Where is Genesis 7:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 7:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 7, verse 2.
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 7:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 7:2 in?
Genesis 7:2 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 7:2?
Genesis 7:2 reads (CPDV): “From all the clean animals, take seven and seven, the male and the female. Yet truly, from animals that are unclean, take two and two, the male and the female. ” 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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