Genesis 7:9

There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 7:9

BSB

came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two, male and female, as God had commanded Noah.

AKJV

There went in two and two to Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah.

CPDV

two by two they were brought into the ark to Noah, male and female, just as the Lord had instructed Noah.

ERV

there went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, male and female, as God commanded Noah.

NHEB

went by pairs to Noah into the vessel, male and female, as God commanded Noah.

SMT

Two and two went in to Noah to the ark, male and female, according to which God commanded Noah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 7:9

TherewentinH935Verb twoH8147NounandtwoH8147NoununtoNoahH5146Proper Name MasculineintothearkH8392Noun FemininethemaleH2145andthefemaleH5347Noun Feminine asH834 GodH430Noun MasculinehadcommandedH6680Verb NoahH5146Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 7:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Genesis 7:9

Summary

Male and female creatures board vessel in pairs

Event

Animals enter ark two by two

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history