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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.
This verse shows that Noah obeyed God's instructions perfectly about bringing the animals, and then God personally sealed them safely inside the ark.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, this verse is part of the story of Noah's Ark during the Great Flood, where God had decided to cleanse the earth of widespread human wickedness through a global deluge. Noah, described as a righteous man in a corrupt world, was commanded by God to build an ark and bring pairs of every kind of animal aboard to preserve life. After they entered as instructed, God personally shut the door, signifying His direct involvement and control over the event.