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Genesis 8:21

Genesis 8:22 cpdv — All the days of the earth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, night and day, will not cease.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"All the days of the earth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, night and day, will not cease.” "

— Genesis 8:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 8 — Context

19

Then also all living things, and the cattle, and the animals that move upon the earth, according to their kinds, departed from the ark.

20

Then Noah built an altar to the Lord. And, taking from each of the cattle and birds that were clean, he offered holocausts upon the altar.

21

And the Lord smelled the sweet odor and said: “I will no longer curse the earth because of man. For the feelings and thoughts of the heart of man are prone to evil from his youth. Therefore, I will no longer pierce every living soul as I have done.

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All the days of the earth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, night and day, will not cease.”

Genesis 8:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:22 say?
Genesis 8:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “All the days of the earth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, night and day, will not cease.” ”
Where is Genesis 8:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 22.
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 8:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:22 in?
Genesis 8:22 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 8:22?
Genesis 8:22 reads (CPDV): “All the days of the earth, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, night and day, will not cease.” ” 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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