KJV ORIGINAL
And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you must bring two of every living creature into the ark to keep them alive with you—one male and one female of each kind.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Noah to save every species of animal by bringing a breeding pair of each onto the ark.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to Noah before the great flood that would destroy all life on earth except what was preserved in the ark. God was ensuring the continuation of all animal species after the flood waters receded. This represents God's commitment to preserving His creation even in judgment.
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