Genesis 9:7

And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 9:7

BSB

But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it."

AKJV

And you, be you fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein.

CPDV

But as for you: increase and multiply, and go forth upon the earth and fulfill it."

ERV

And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein.

NHEB

And as for you, be fruitful and multiply, and increase abundantly on the earth, and subdue it."

SMT

And you, be ye fruitful and multiply, and increase abundantly in the earth, and multiply in it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 9:7

AndyoubeyefruitfulH6509VerbandmultiplyH7235VerbbringforthabundantlyH8317VerbintheearthH776Noun FeminineandmultiplyH7235Verbtherein

Commentary for Genesis 9:7

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 9:7

Summary

Command to reproduce and populate earth

Event

Blessing to multiply granted

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history