Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark.
Every animal, every crawling creature, every bird, and everything that moves on the ground came out of the ark, each according to their own kind.
This verse describes all the animals leaving Noah's ark in an orderly way, grouped by their different types.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the biblical account in Genesis where, after the great flood that God sent to cleanse the earth of widespread wickedness, Noah's ark comes to rest on Mount Ararat and the waters recede. The animals that had been preserved on the ark, representing every kind of creature, are now exiting to repopulate the world, symbolizing the renewal of life and God's mercy in preserving creation. This event fits into the larger narrative of God's judgment and promise to sustain humanity and the earth.
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