Genesis 9:3

Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 9:3

BSB

Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things.

AKJV

Every moving thing that lives shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.

CPDV

And everything that moves and lives will be food for you. Just as with the edible plants, I have delivered them all to you,

ERV

Every moving thing that liveth shall be food for you; as the green herb have I given you all.

NHEB

Every moving thing that lives will be food for you. As I gave the green plants, I now give you everything.

SMT

Every creeping thing which it lives shall be food to you as the green herb. I gave you all things.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 9:3

EverymovingthingH7431Noun MasculinethatlivethH2416shallbemeatH402Noun FeminineforyouevenasthegreenH3418Noun Masculine herbH6212Noun MasculinehaveIgivenH5414Verbyouallthings

Commentary for Genesis 9:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Genesis 9:3

Summary

All living creatures permitted as food

Event

Creatures permitted as sustenance

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history