KJV ORIGINAL
And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they came to Noah and entered the ark, two by two of every living creature that breathes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how all the breathing animals came to Noah and entered the ark in pairs, just as God had commanded.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, God had decided to flood the earth due to humanity's widespread wickedness, sparing only Noah and his family who found favor with Him. Noah was instructed to build an ark and take pairs of every living creature to ensure their survival through the coming judgment. This verse specifically describes the animals entering the ark as part of God's plan to preserve life.
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