Genesis 9:3 bbe — Every living and moving thing will be food for you; I give them all to you as before I gave you all green things.

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"Every living and moving thing will be food for you; I give them all to you as before I gave you all green things."

— Genesis 9:3, Bible in Basic English

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“Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.”
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Genesis 9 — Context

And God gave his blessing to Noah and his sons, and said, Be fertile, and have increase, and make the earth full.

And the fear of you will be strong in every beast of the earth and every bird of the air; everything which goes on the land, and all the fishes of the sea, are given into your hands.

Every living and moving thing will be food for you; I give them all to you as before I gave you all green things.

But flesh with the life-blood in it you may not take for food.

And for your blood, which is your life, will I take payment; from every beast I will take it, and from every man will I take payment for the blood of his brother-man.

Whoever takes a man's life, by man will his life be taken; because God made man in his image.

Genesis 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:3 say?

Genesis 9:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Every living and moving thing will be food for you; I give them all to you as before I gave you all green things.”

Where is Genesis 9:3 in the Bible?

Genesis 9:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verse 3.

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 9:3.

What translation should I read Genesis 9:3 in?

Genesis 9:3 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 9:3?

Genesis 9:3 reads (BBE): “Every living and moving thing will be food for you; I give them all to you as before I gave you all green things.” 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.

Genesis 9:3 bbe — Every living and moving thing will be food for you; I give them all to you as before I gave you all green things.

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