Genesis 6:21

Verse

You are also to take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten and gather it as food for yourselves and for the animals.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

Bible in Basic English

And make a store of every sort of food for yourself and them.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thou shalt take unto thee of all food that may be eaten, and thou shalt lay it up with thee: and it shall be food for thee and them.

Free Bible Version

Take all kinds of food with you too. Store it so you and the animals will have enough to eat.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And take thou with thee of all meate that is eaten: and thou shalt gather it to thee, that it may be meate for thee and for them.

King James (Authorized) Version

And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

One Unity Resource Bible

Take with you of all food that is eaten, and gather it to yourself; and it will be for food for you, and for them.”

Plain English Version

And you have to gather up lots of food, all the sorts of food that people eat, and all the things that animals eat too. You have to put it all in the boat, so that you will all have enough food.”

Translation for Translators

You must also take some of every kind of food that you and all these animals will need, and store it in the boat.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Gather for yourself every kind of food that is eaten and store it, so that it will be food for you and for them.”

Noah Webster Bible

And take thou to thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

World English Bible

Take with you some of all food that is eaten, and gather it to yourself; and it will be for food for you, and for them.”

Young's Literal Translation

'And thou, take to thyself of all food that is eaten; and thou hast gathered unto thyself, and it hath been to thee and to them for food.'

Context

Preparing the Ark

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.”

Sermons

(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In Genesis 6:21, God instructs Noah to take every kind of food into the ark to ensure the survival of both himself and the animals during the flood. This verse showcases God's provision and care for His creation, even in the midst of judgment. It also demonstrates Noah's obedience to God's commands, highlighting the importance of following God's instructions. Ultimately, this verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of trusting in His guidance, even in challenging circumstances.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Of all food that is eaten - That is, of the food proper for every species of animals.