And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.
And take with you every kind of food that people eat, and gather it all together. It will be food for you and for all the animals.
God is telling Noah to collect and store all types of food needed to feed himself, his family, and all the animals during their time on the ark.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, God is instructing Noah to build an ark and prepare for a great flood that will destroy the earth due to humanity's widespread wickedness and corruption. This specific verse is part of God's detailed commands, directing Noah to gather and store food for himself, his family, and the animals that will be preserved on the ark to ensure their survival during the deluge. This reflects the ancient cultural context where divine judgment and obedience were central themes in stories of creation and catastrophe.
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