Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth,
Clean animals and unclean animals, birds, and every creature that crawls on the ground
This verse is describing the different types of animals that came to Noah's ark - both the animals God considered clean and unclean, plus birds and crawling creatures.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Flood narrative in Genesis, where God commands Noah to gather animals onto the ark to preserve life amid the coming judgment on a corrupt world. At this point, the distinction between clean and unclean animals reflects early biblical categories that would later be detailed in the Law, emphasizing God's ordered creation. It occurs in the context of God's covenant with Noah, showcasing His mercy in saving representatives of all creatures from destruction.
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