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Genesis 7:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The animals went into the ark with Noah two by two, male and female, just as God had told Noah to do.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that the animals entered Noah's ark exactly as God had instructed - in pairs of male and female.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account of the Great Flood, God had warned Noah about the impending judgment on the earth due to widespread human wickedness, instructing him to build an ark to save his family and pairs of every animal. Noah, described as a righteous man in a corrupt world, followed God's commands precisely, demonstrating faith and obedience in the face of an unprecedented event. This verse highlights the orderly entry of the animals into the ark as part of God's plan for preserving life.

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