KJV ORIGINAL
And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The animals that entered the ark came in pairs - male and female of every kind of living creature, just as God had told Noah to do. Then the LORD closed the door of the ark behind them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Noah obeyed God's instructions perfectly about bringing the animals, and then God personally sealed them safely inside the ark.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the great flood narrative, when God decided to destroy the earth due to human wickedness but chose to save Noah's family and representatives of all animal life. The detail that God himself shut the door emphasizes divine protection and the finality of the judgment that was about to come upon the earth.
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