Genesis 7:9 cpdv — two by two they were brought into the ark to Noah, male and female, just as the Lord had instructed Noah.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"two by two they were brought into the ark to Noah, male and female, just as the Lord had instructed Noah. "

— Genesis 7:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 7 — Context

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And he was six hundred years old when the waters of the great flood inundated the earth.

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And Noah entered into the ark, and his sons, his wife, and the wives of his sons with him, because of the waters of the great flood.

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And from the animals both clean and unclean, and from the birds, and from everything that moves upon the earth,

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two by two they were brought into the ark to Noah, male and female, just as the Lord had instructed Noah.

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And when seven days had passed, the waters of the great flood inundated the earth.

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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.

Genesis 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 7:9 say?
Genesis 7:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “two by two they were brought into the ark to Noah, male and female, just as the Lord had instructed Noah. ”
Where is Genesis 7:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 7:9 in?
Genesis 7:9 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 7:9?
Genesis 7:9 reads (CPDV): “two by two they were brought into the ark to Noah, male and female, just as the Lord had instructed Noah. ” 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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