Genesis 9:25 net — So he said,“Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves he will be to his brothers.”

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"So he said,“Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves he will be to his brothers.”"

— Genesis 9:25, NET Bible

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Genesis 9 — Context

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

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Shem and Japheth took the garment and placed it on their shoulders. Then they walked in backwards and covered up their father’s nakedness. Their faces were turned the other way so they did not see their father’s nakedness.

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When Noah awoke from his drunken stupor he learned what his youngest son had done to him.

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So he said,“Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves he will be to his brothers.”

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He also said,“Worthy of praise is the LORD, the God of Shem! May Canaan be the slave of Shem!

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May God enlarge Japheth’s territory and numbers! May he live in the tents of Shem and may Canaan be the slave of Japheth!”

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After the flood Noah lived 350 years.

Genesis 9:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:25 say?
Genesis 9:25 in the NET Bible reads: “So he said,“Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves he will be to his brothers.””
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 (NET): “So he said,“Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves he will be to his brothers.”” 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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