Genesis 6:20

Verse

Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.

American Standard Version (1901)

Of the birds after their kind, and of the cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.

Bible in Basic English

Two of every sort of bird and cattle and of every sort of living thing which goes on the earth will you take with you to keep them from destruction.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of fowls according to their kind, and of beasts in their kind, and of every thing that creepeth on the earth according to its kind; two of every sort shall go in with thee, that they may live.

Free Bible Version

The same applies to every kind of bird, livestock, and the creatures that run along the ground—a pair of every kind will come to you so they can be kept alive.

Geneva Bible 1599

Of the foules, after their kinde, and of the cattell after their kind, of euery creeping thing of the earth after his kinde, two of euery sort shall come vnto thee, that thou mayest keepe them aliue.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.

One Unity Resource Bible

Of the birds after their kind, of the livestock after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort will come to you, to keep them alive.

Plain English Version

And you have to do the same thing for all those different sorts of birds. Get one male and one female of all of those birds. And you have to do the same thing for all those animals that crawl around on the ground. You have to get one male and one female of all those animals too. I will get 2 of every sort of animal to come to you, so you can keep them alive.

Translation for Translators

Two of every kind of creature will come to youin order that by your putting them in the boat you will keep them alive. They will include two of each kind of bird and each kind of animal and each kind of creature that scurries across the ground.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Of the birds after their kind, and of the larger animals after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort will come to you, to keep them alive.

Noah Webster Bible

Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping animal of the earth after its kind, two of every sort shall come to thee, to keep them alive.

World English Bible

Of the birds after their kind, of the livestock after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort will come to you, to keep them alive.

Young's Literal Translation

Of the fowl after its kind, and of the cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every [sort] they come in unto thee, to keep alive.

Context

Preparing the Ark

¹⁹And you are to bring two of every living creature into the ark—male and female—to keep them alive with you.²⁰Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.²¹You are also to take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten and gather it as food for yourselves and for the animals.”

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In Genesis 6:20, God instructs Noah to bring into the ark pairs of every living creature, male and female, to keep them alive during the great flood. This verse highlights God's care and provision for all His creation, demonstrating His desire to preserve life even amidst judgment. Noah's obedience to this command showcases his faith and trust in God's plan, as he diligently follows God's instructions to ensure the survival of the animals. Ultimately, Genesis 6:20 reveals God's sovereignty over all living beings and His commitment to sustaining life through His chosen vessel, Noah.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thus did Noah,.... Or "and" or "therefore Noah made" (o) the ark; and "all things", as the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions: according to all that God commanded him, so did he; he made the ark according to the pattern God gave him, he gathered together food for himself and family, and for all the creatures, and laid it up in the ark as God directed him; and when the time was come, he and they not only entered into it, but he took with him all the creatures he was ordered, as after related; in this we have an instance of his fear of God, of his faith in his word, and of his obedience to his will, see Heb 11:7 in all which he was a type of Christ, the builder of his church the ark was a figure of, and the pilot of it through the tempestuous sea of this world, and the provider of all good things for it, for the sustenance of it, and of those who are in it. (o) "et fecit", Pagninus, Montanus; "fecit itaque", Schmidt. Next: Genesis Chapter 7

Genesis 6:20

Preparing the Ark

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Berean Standard Bible

Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.

American Standard Version (1901)

Of the birds after their kind, and of the cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.

Bible in Basic English

Two of every sort of bird and cattle and of every sort of living thing which goes on the earth will you take with you to keep them from destruction.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of fowls according to their kind, and of beasts in their kind, and of every thing that creepeth on the earth according to its kind; two of every sort shall go in with thee, that they may live.

Free Bible Version

The same applies to every kind of bird, livestock, and the creatures that run along the ground—a pair of every kind will come to you so they can be kept alive.

Geneva Bible 1599

Of the foules, after their kinde, and of the cattell after their kind, of euery creeping thing of the earth after his kinde, two of euery sort shall come vnto thee, that thou mayest keepe them aliue.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.

One Unity Resource Bible

Of the birds after their kind, of the livestock after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort will come to you, to keep them alive.

Plain English Version

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

Of the birds after their kind, and of the larger animals after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort will come to you, to keep them alive.

Noah Webster Bible

Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping animal of the earth after its kind, two of every sort shall come to thee, to keep them alive.

World English Bible

Of the birds after their kind, of the livestock after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort will come to you, to keep them alive.

Young's Literal Translation

Of the fowl after its kind, and of the cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every [sort] they come in unto thee, to keep alive.