Genesis 7:8
New International Version
Pairs of clean and unclean animals, of birds and of all creatures that move along the ground,

New Living Translation
With them were all the various kinds of animals—those approved for eating and for sacrifice and those that were not—along with all the birds and the small animals that scurry along the ground.

English Standard Version
Of clean animals, and of animals that are not clean, and of birds, and of everything that creeps on the ground,

Berean Standard Bible
The clean and unclean animals, the birds, and everything that crawls along the ground

King James Bible
Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth,

New King James Version
Of clean animals, of animals that are unclean, of birds, and of everything that creeps on the earth,

New American Standard Bible
Of clean animals and animals that are not clean and birds and everything that crawls on the ground,

NASB 1995
Of clean animals and animals that are not clean and birds and everything that creeps on the ground,

NASB 1977
Of clean animals and animals that are not clean and birds and everything that creeps on the ground,

Legacy Standard Bible
Of clean animals and animals that are not clean and birds and everything that creeps on the ground,

Amplified Bible
Of clean animals and animals that are not clean and birds and fowls and everything that crawls on the ground,

Christian Standard Bible
From the animals that are clean, and from the animals that are not clean, and from the birds and every creature that crawls on the ground,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From the clean animals, unclean animals, birds, and every creature that crawls on the ground,

American Standard Version
Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of birds, and of everything that creepeth upon the ground,

English Revised Version
Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the ground,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Clean and unclean animals, birds, and creatures that crawl on the ground

Good News Translation
A male and a female of every kind of animal and bird, whether ritually clean or unclean,

International Standard Version
From both clean and unclean animals, from birds, and from everything that crawls on the ground,

Majority Standard Bible
The clean and unclean animals, the birds, and everything that crawls along the ground

NET Bible
Pairs of clean animals, of unclean animals, of birds, and of everything that creeps along the ground,

New Heart English Bible
Clean animals, animals that are not clean, flying creatures, and everything that crawls on the ground

Webster's Bible Translation
Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every animal that creepeth upon the earth;

World English Bible
Clean animals, unclean animals, birds, and everything that creeps on the ground
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
from the clean beast, and from the beast that [is] not clean, and from the bird, and of everything that is creeping on the ground,

Young's Literal Translation
of the clean beasts and of the beasts that are not clean, and of the fowl, and of every thing that is creeping upon the ground,

Smith's Literal Translation
From clean beasts, and from cattle which are not clean, and from birds and all which creeps upon the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And of the beasts clean and unclean, and of fowls, and of every thing that moveth upon the earth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And from the animals both clean and unclean, and from the birds, and from everything that moves upon the earth,

New American Bible
Of the clean animals and the unclean, of the birds, and of everything that crawls on the ground,

New Revised Standard Version
Of clean animals, and of animals that are not clean, and of birds, and of everything that creeps on the ground,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of clean animals, and of unclean animals, and of fowls, and of everything that creeps upon the earth,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And of the pure cattle and of the herd animal that was not pure, and of the bird, and from every creeper on the Earth,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the ground,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of clean flying creatures and of unclean flying creatures, and of clean cattle and of unclean cattle, and of all things that creep upon the earth,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Entering the Ark
7And Noah and his wife, with his sons and their wives, entered the ark to escape the waters of the flood. 8The clean and unclean animals, the birds, and everything that crawls along the ground 9came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two, male and female, as God had commanded Noah.…

Cross References
Genesis 6:19-20
And you are to bring two of every living creature into the ark—male and female—to keep them alive with you. / Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.

Genesis 1:24-25
And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. / God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

Genesis 8:17-19
Bring out all the living creatures that are with you—birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground—so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.” / So Noah came out, along with his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives. / Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird—everything that moves upon the earth—came out of the ark, kind by kind.

Genesis 9:9-10
“Behold, I now establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you, / and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth—every living thing that came out of the ark.

Genesis 2:19-20
And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and He brought them to the man to see what he would name each one. And whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. / The man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam no suitable helper was found.

Genesis 1:30
And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so.

Genesis 9:15-16
I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. / And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.”

Isaiah 11:6-9
The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...

Job 12:7-10
But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. / Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. / Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? ...

Psalm 36:6
Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.

Psalm 104:24-30
How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. / Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. / There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. ...

Matthew 24:37-39
As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.

Luke 17:26-27
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all.

Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

1 Peter 3:20
who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.


Treasury of Scripture

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Genesis 7
1. Noah, his family and the living creatures enter the ark.
6. The flood begins.
17. The increase of the flood for forty days.
21. All flesh is destroyed by it.
24. Its duration of 150 days.














The clean and unclean animals
In the context of Genesis, the distinction between clean and unclean animals is significant, even before the Mosaic Law explicitly defines these categories in Leviticus 11. This distinction implies an early understanding of ritual purity and the types of animals suitable for sacrifice. Noah is instructed to take seven pairs of clean animals and one pair of unclean animals, indicating the importance of clean animals for sacrificial purposes post-flood (Genesis 8:20). This prefigures the later Levitical laws and highlights the continuity of God's requirements for holiness and worship.

the birds
Birds are included in the preservation plan, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of God's covenant with creation. Birds often symbolize freedom and the spirit in biblical literature. In the context of the flood narrative, birds like the raven and the dove play crucial roles in determining the receding of the waters (Genesis 8:7-12). This inclusion underscores the interconnectedness of all life and God's care for every creature.

and everything that crawls along the ground
This phrase encompasses a wide range of creatures, including reptiles and insects, which are often overlooked in discussions of the ark. The inclusion of these creatures highlights the totality of God's creation and His intention to preserve the diversity of life. It also reflects the Genesis mandate for humanity to have dominion over all living things (Genesis 1:26), reinforcing the idea that every part of creation has value and purpose. This comprehensive preservation plan foreshadows the new creation themes found in prophetic literature, where all creation is restored and renewed.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Noah
A righteous man chosen by God to preserve life through the building of the ark. He is obedient to God's commands.

2. The Ark
A large vessel constructed by Noah under God's direction to save his family and pairs of every kind of animal from the flood.

3. Clean and Unclean Animals
Categories of animals that Noah was instructed to bring into the ark. This distinction is significant in later Mosaic Law.

4. The Flood
A cataclysmic event sent by God to cleanse the earth of its widespread wickedness, sparing only Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark.

5. God
The Creator who judges the earth with the flood but also provides a means of salvation through Noah and the ark.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
Noah's meticulous adherence to God's instructions regarding the animals demonstrates the importance of obedience in our walk with God.

Distinction and Holiness
The distinction between clean and unclean animals foreshadows the call for God's people to be set apart and holy.

God's Provision and Salvation
Just as God provided a way of salvation through the ark, He provides salvation through Jesus Christ today.

Faith in Action
Noah's actions were driven by faith, reminding us that true faith is demonstrated through obedience and action.

Preparedness for Judgment
The flood serves as a reminder of God's judgment and the importance of being spiritually prepared for Christ's return.(8) Beasts.--Heb., of the clean cattle and of the cattle that was not clean. In the Chaldean Genesis, Xisuthrus takes also wild animals, seeds of all kinds of plants, gold and silver, male and female slaves, the "sons of the best," and the "sons of the people" (pp. 280-283). There it is a whole tribe, with their chief, who are saved--here one family only.

Verses 8, 9. - Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth, there went in two and two into the ark, the male and the female. In obedience to a Divine impulse. Nothing short of Divine power could have effected such a timely and orderly entrance of the creatures into the huge vessel (cf. their mode of exit, Genesis 8:18). The seeming inconsistency of this verse with ver. 2, which says that the clean animals entered the ark by sevens, will be at once removed by connecting vers. 7 and 8 instead of 8 and 9, and commencing a new sentence with ver. 9. It favors this, that "of" is awanting before "everything that creepeth," and that the LXX. begin ver. 8 with "and" (cf. Quarry, p. 373). As God had commanded Noah.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[The]
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

clean
הַטְּהוֹרָ֔ה (haṭ·ṭə·hō·w·rāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

and
וּמִן־ (ū·min-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

unclean
טְהֹרָ֑ה (ṭə·hō·rāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

animals,
הַ֨בְּהֵמָ֔ה (hab·bə·hê·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

the birds,
הָע֔וֹף (hā·‘ō·wp̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5775: Flying creatures

and everything
וְכֹ֥ל (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

crawls
רֹמֵ֖שׂ (rō·mêś)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7430: To glide swiftly, to crawl, move with short steps, to swarm

along
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the ground
הָֽאֲדָמָֽה׃ (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land


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