Genesis 9:25 kjva — And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren."

— Genesis 9:25, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 9 — Context

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And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without.

23

And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness.

24

And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.

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And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

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And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

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God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

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And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.

Genesis 9:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:25 say?
Genesis 9:25 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.”
Where is Genesis 9:25 in the Bible?
Genesis 9:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verse 25.
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 9:25.
What translation should I read Genesis 9:25 in?
Genesis 9:25 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 9:25?
Genesis 9:25 reads (KJVA): “And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.” 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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