Genesis 6:1

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 6:1

BSB

Now when men began to multiply on the face of the earth and daughters were born to them,

AKJV

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them,

CPDV

And when men began to be multiplied upon the earth, and daughters were born to them,

ERV

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the ground, and daughters were born unto them,

NHEB

And it happened, when humankind began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,

SMT

And it shall be when man begins to multiply upon the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 6:1

AnditcametopasswhenmenH120Noun Masculine beganH2490VerbtomultiplyH7231Verb onH5921thefaceH6440Noun MasculineoftheearthH127Noun FeminineanddaughtersH1323werebornH3205Verbuntothem

Commentary for Genesis 6:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 6:1

Summary

Population growth produces female offspring

Place

Earth

Event

Human population expanding

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history