Genesis 9:19 net — These were the three sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.

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"These were the three sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated."

— Genesis 9:19, NET Bible

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Genesis 9 — Context

16

When the rainbow is in the clouds, I will notice it and remember the perpetual covenant between God and all living creatures of all kinds that are on the earth.”

17

So God said to Noah,“This is the guarantee of the covenant that I am confirming between me and all living things that are on the earth.”

18

The Curse of Canaan The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth.(Now Ham was the father of Canaan.)

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These were the three sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.

20

Noah, a man of the soil, began to plant a vineyard.

21

When he drank some of the wine, he got drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.

22

Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father’s nakedness and told his two brothers who were outside.

Genesis 9:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:19 say?
Genesis 9:19 in the NET Bible reads: “These were the three sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.”
Where is Genesis 9:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 9:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verse 19.
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 9:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 9:19 in?
Genesis 9:19 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 9:19?
Genesis 9:19 reads (NET): “These were the three sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.” 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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