Genesis 9:22 bbe — And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father unclothed, and gave news of it to his two brothers outside.

Bible in Basic English

"And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father unclothed, and gave news of it to his two brothers outside."

— Genesis 9:22, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 9 — Context

19

These three were the sons of Noah and from them all the earth was peopled.

20

In those days Noah became a farmer, and he made a vine-garden.

21

And he took of the wine of it and was overcome by drink; and he was uncovered in his tent.

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And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father unclothed, and gave news of it to his two brothers outside.

23

And Shem and Japheth took a robe, and putting it on their backs went in with their faces turned away, and put it over their father so that they might not see him unclothed.

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And, awaking from his wine, Noah saw what his youngest son had done to him, and he said,

25

Cursed be Canaan; let him be a servant of servants to his brothers.

Genesis 9:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:22 say?
Genesis 9:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father unclothed, and gave news of it to his two brothers outside.”
Where is Genesis 9:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 9:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, 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 9:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 9:22 in?
Genesis 9:22 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 9:22?
Genesis 9:22 reads (BBE): “And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father unclothed, and gave news of it to his two brothers outside.” 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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