Genesis 9:5 nasb — "Surely I will require your lifeblood; from every beast I will require it. And from every man, from every man's brother…

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""Surely I will require your lifeblood; from every beast I will require it. And from every man, from every man's brother I will require the life of man."

— Genesis 9:5, NASB

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Genesis 9 — Context

2

"The fear of you and the terror of you will be on every beast of the earth and on every bird of the sky; with everything that creeps on the ground, and all the fish of the sea, into your hand they are given.

3

"Every moving thing that is alive shall be food for you; I give all to you, as I gave the green plant.

4

"Only you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood.

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"Surely I will require your lifeblood; from every beast I will require it. And from every man, from every man's brother I will require the life of man.

6

"Whoever sheds man's blood, By man his blood shall be shed, For in the image of God He made man.

7

"As for you, be fruitful and multiply; Populate the earth abundantly and multiply in it."

8

Then God spoke to Noah and to his sons with him, saying,

Genesis 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:5 say?
Genesis 9:5 in the NASB reads: “"Surely I will require your lifeblood; from every beast I will require it. And from every man, from every man's brother I will require the life of man.”
Where is Genesis 9:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 9:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verse 5.
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 9:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 9:5 in?
Genesis 9:5 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 9:5?
Genesis 9:5 reads (NASB): “"Surely I will require your lifeblood; from every beast I will require it. And from every man, from every man's brother I will require the life of man.” 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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