Genesis 7:3

Verse

and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth.

American Standard Version (1901)

of the birds also of the heavens, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth.

Bible in Basic English

And of the birds of the air, seven males and seven females, so that their seed may still be living on the face of the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But of the beasts that are unclean two and two, the male and the female. Of the fowls also of the air seven and seven, the male and the female: that seed may be saved upon the face of the whole earth.

Free Bible Version

In addition take seven pairs, male and female, of all the birds, so their different kinds will survive throughout the earth.

Geneva Bible 1599

Of the foules also of the heauen by seuens, male and female, to keepe seede aliue vpon the whole earth.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth.

One Unity Resource Bible

Also of the birds of the sky, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive on the surface of all the earth.

Plain English Version

And the birds too. They have to go on to the big boat. Get 7 males and 7 females from each sort of bird. That’s how you can keep those birds and animals alive, so that there will always be birds and animals on the earth.

Translation for Translators

Also take seven pairs of every kind of bird from all over the earth to keep them alive.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Also of the birds of the sky, bring seven males and seven females, to preserve their offspring upon the surface of all the earth.

Noah Webster Bible

Of fowls of the air also by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive on the face of all the earth.

World English Bible

Also of the birds of the sky, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive on the surface of all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation

also, of fowl of the heavens seven pairs, a male and a female, to keep alive seed on the face of all the earth;

Context

The Great Flood

²You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate;³and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth.⁴For seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living thing I have made.”

Summary

In Genesis 7:3, God instructs Noah to bring into the ark seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, male and female, and two of every kind of unclean animal, male and female, along with seven pairs of every kind of bird, male and female, to keep their various kinds alive throughout the earth during the flood. This command highlights God's provision for the preservation of life and the importance of obedience to His instructions. It also demonstrates God's care for His creation, ensuring that the animals are saved from the impending judgment. The specific numbers and distinctions between clean and unclean animals reveal God's attention to detail and order in His plan for the ark and the survival of living creatures.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and his female,.... That is, of such as were clean; seven couple of these were to be brought into the ark, for the like use as of the clean beasts, and those under the law; and so at this time, and here meant were turtledoves, and young pigeons that were for sacrifice; and the rest were for food: and the design of bringing both into the ark was: to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth; that the species of creatures might be continued, both of beasts and birds, clean and unclean.

Genesis 7:3

The Great Flood

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Berean Standard Bible

and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth.

American Standard Version (1901)

of the birds also of the heavens, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth.

Bible in Basic English

And of the birds of the air, seven males and seven females, so that their seed may still be living on the face of the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Free Bible Version

In addition take seven pairs, male and female, of all the birds, so their different kinds will survive throughout the earth.

Geneva Bible 1599

Of the foules also of the heauen by seuens, male and female, to keepe seede aliue vpon the whole earth.

King James (Authorized) Version

Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth.

One Unity Resource Bible

Also of the birds of the sky, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive on the surface of all the earth.

Plain English Version

Translation for Translators

Also take seven pairs of every kind of bird from all over the earth to keep them alive.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Also of the birds of the sky, bring seven males and seven females, to preserve their offspring upon the surface of all the earth.

Noah Webster Bible

Of fowls of the air also by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive on the face of all the earth.

World English Bible

Also of the birds of the sky, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive on the surface of all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation

also, of fowl of the heavens seven pairs, a male and a female, to keep alive seed on the face of all the earth;