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Genesis 9:27-1953 kjv — God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. And Noah lived aft…

King James Version

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

28

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

29

And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died.

— Genesis 9:27-1953, King James Version

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Genesis 9:27-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “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

    “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

    “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

    “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. ”

  • BBE

    “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.”

  • KJVA

    “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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died.

Genesis 9:27-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:27-1953 say?
Genesis 9:27-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Genesis 9:27-1953 in the Bible?
Genesis 9:27-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verses 27–1953.
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 9:27-1953.
What translation should I read Genesis 9:27-1953 in?
Genesis 9:27-1953 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 9:27-1953?
Genesis 9:27-1953 reads (KJV): “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. ” 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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