Genesis 9:22 cpdv — Because of this, when Ham, the father of Canaan, had indeed seen the privates of his father to be naked, he reported it…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Because of this, when Ham, the father of Canaan, had indeed seen the privates of his father to be naked, he reported it to his two brothers outside. "

— Genesis 9:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 9 — Context

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These three are the sons of Noah. And from these all the family of mankind was spread over the whole earth.

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And Noah, a good farmer, began to cultivate the land, and he planted a vineyard.

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And by drinking its wine, he became inebriated and was naked in his tent.

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Because of this, when Ham, the father of Canaan, had indeed seen the privates of his father to be naked, he reported it to his two brothers outside.

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And truly, Shem and Japheth put a cloak upon their arms, and, advancing backwards, covered the privates of their father. And their faces were turned away, so that they did not see their father’s manhood.

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Then Noah, awaking from the wine, when he had learned what his younger son had done to him,

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he said, “Cursed be Canaan, a servant of servants will he be to his brothers.”

Genesis 9:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:22 say?
Genesis 9:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Because of this, when Ham, the father of Canaan, had indeed seen the privates of his father to be naked, he reported 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 (CPDV): “Because of this, when Ham, the father of Canaan, had indeed seen the privates of his father to be naked, he reported 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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