KJV ORIGINAL
Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons’ wives with thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come out of the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and their wives.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Noah and his family that it's time to leave the ark and begin their new life on the restored earth.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Noah and his family had been sheltered in the ark for over a year while God sent a global flood to judge the world's wickedness and preserve a remnant of humanity. After the floodwaters receded and the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat, God commanded Noah to leave the ark and begin repopulating the earth. This event marks the transition from judgment to renewal, emphasizing God's mercy in giving humanity a fresh start.
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