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Genesis 9:26-1964 bbe — And he said, Praise to the Lord, the God of Shem; let Canaan be his servant. May God make Japheth great, and let his li…

Bible in Basic English

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And he said, Praise to the Lord, the God of Shem; let Canaan be his servant.

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May God make Japheth great, and let his living-place be in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant.

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And Noah went on living three hundred and fifty years after the great flow of waters;

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all the years of his life were nine hundred and fifty: and he came to his end.

— Genesis 9:26-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 9:26-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years. And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died. ”

  • ASV

    “And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant. God enlarge Japheth, And let him dwell in the tents of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant. And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years. And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died. ”

  • WEB

    “He said, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant. May God enlarge Japheth. Let him dwell in the tents of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant." Noah lived three hundred fifty years after the flood. All the days of Noah were nine hundred fifty years, then he died.”

  • NET

    “He also said,“Worthy of praise is the LORD, the God of Shem! May Canaan be the slave of Shem! May God enlarge Japheth’s territory and numbers! May he live in the tents of Shem and may Canaan be the slave of Japheth!” After the flood Noah lived 350 years. The entire lifetime of Noah was 950 years, and then he died.”

  • DRB

    “And he said: Blessed be the Lord God of Sem, be Chanaan his servant. May God enlarge Japheth, and may he dwell in the tents of Sem, and Chanaan be his servant. And Noe lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years. And all his days were in the whole nine hundred and fifty years: and he died. ”

  • KJVA

    “And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years. And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died. ”

Genesis 9 — Context

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,

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

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And he said, Praise to the Lord, the God of Shem; let Canaan be his servant.

27

May God make Japheth great, and let his living-place be in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant.

28

And Noah went on living three hundred and fifty years after the great flow of waters;

29

all the years of his life were nine hundred and fifty: and he came to his end.

Genesis 9:26-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:26-1964 say?
Genesis 9:26-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, Praise to the Lord, the God of Shem; let Canaan be his servant. May God make Japheth great, and let his living-place be in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant. And Noah went on living three hundred and fifty years after the great flow of waters; all the years of his life were nine hundred and fifty: and he came to his end.”
Where is Genesis 9:26-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 9:26-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verses 26–1964.
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 9:26-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 9:26-1964 in?
Genesis 9:26-1964 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 9:26-1964?
Genesis 9:26-1964 reads (BBE): “And he said, Praise to the Lord, the God of Shem; let Canaan be his servant. May God make Japheth great, and let his living-place be in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant. And Noah went on living three hundred and fifty years after the great flow of waters; all the years of his life were nine hundred and fifty: and he came to his end.” 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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