Scripture Reading

Gen.4.17-Gen.6.22

Gen.4.17-Gen.6.22

Gen.4.17

And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch.

Gen.4.17

Cain slept with his wife. She conceived and had Enoch. He then built a city and named it after his son, Enoch.

Gen.4.17

Cain lay with his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was then building a city, and he named it after his son Enoch.

Gen.4.17

And Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. And he built a city, and called the name of the city after the name of his son--Enoch.

Gen.4.17

Then Cain's wife became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and they named him Enoch. When Cain founded a city, he named it Enoch after his son.

Gen.4.18

And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech.

Gen.4.18

Enoch had Irad, Irad had Mehujael, Mehujael had Methushael, Methushael had Lamech.

Gen.4.18

To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech.

Gen.4.18

To Enoch was born Irad; and Irad begot Mehujael, and Mehujael begot Methushael, and Methushael begot Lamech.

Gen.4.18

Enoch was the father of Irad. Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael. Methushael was the father of Lamech.

Gen.4.19

And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.

Gen.4.19

Lamech married two wives, Adah and Zillah.

Gen.4.19

Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah.

Gen.4.19

Then Lamech took for himself two wives: the name of one was Adah, and the name of the second was Zillah.

Gen.4.19

Lamech married two women--Adah and Zillah.

Gen.4.20

And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.

Gen.4.20

Adah gave birth to Jabal, the ancestor of all who live in tents and herd cattle.

Gen.4.20

Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock.

Gen.4.20

And Adah bore Jabal. He was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.

Gen.4.20

Adah gave birth to a baby named Jabal. He became the first of the herdsmen who live in tents.

Gen.4.21

And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.

Gen.4.21

His brother's name was Jubal, the ancestor of all who play the lyre and flute.

Gen.4.21

His brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.

Gen.4.21

His brother's name was Jubal. He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.

Gen.4.21

His brother's name was Jubal, the first musician--the inventor of the harp and flute.

Gen.4.22

And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah.

Gen.4.22

Zillah gave birth to Tubal-Cain, who worked at the forge making bronze and iron tools. Tubal-Cain's sister was Naamah.

Gen.4.22

Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain's sister was Naamah.

Gen.4.22

And as for Zillah, she also bore Tubal-Cain, an instructor of every craftsman in bronze and iron. And the sister of Tubal-Cain was Naamah.

Gen.4.22

To Lamech's other wife, Zillah, was born Tubal-cain. He was the first to work with metal, forging instruments of bronze and iron. Tubal-cain had a sister named Naamah.

Gen.4.23

And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.

Gen.4.23

Lamech said to his wives, Adah and Zillah, listen to me; you wives of Lamech, hear me out: I killed a man for wounding me, a young man who attacked me.

Gen.4.23

Lamech said to his wives, "Adah and Zillah, listen to me; wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for injuring me.

Gen.4.23

Then Lamech said to his wives: "Adah and Zillah, hear my voice; Wives of Lamech, listen to my speech! For I have killed a man for wounding me, Even a young man for hurting me.

Gen.4.23

One day Lamech said to Adah and Zillah, "Listen to me, my wives. I have killed a youth who attacked and wounded me.

Gen.4.24

If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.

Gen.4.24

If Cain is avenged seven times, for Lamech it's seventy-seven!

Gen.4.24

If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times."

Gen.4.24

If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Then Lamech seventy-sevenfold."

Gen.4.24

If anyone who kills Cain is to be punished seven times, anyone who takes revenge against me will be punished seventy-seven times!"

Gen.4.25

And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.

Gen.4.25

Adam slept with his wife again. She had a son whom she named Seth. She said, "God has given me another child in place of Abel whom Cain killed."

Gen.4.25

Adam lay with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, "God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him."

Gen.4.25

And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, "For God has appointed another seed for me instead of Abel, whom Cain killed."

Gen.4.25

Adam slept with his wife again, and she gave birth to another son. She named him Seth, for she said, "God has granted me another son in place of Abel, the one Cain killed."

Gen.4.26

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

Gen.4.26

And then Seth had a son whom he named Enosh. That's when men and women began praying and worshiping in the name of GOD.

Gen.4.26

Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh. At that time men began to call on the name of the LORD.

Gen.4.26

And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the LORD.

Gen.4.26

When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him Enosh. It was during his lifetime that people first began to worship the LORD.

Gen.5.1

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;

Gen.5.1

This is the family tree of the human race: When God created the human race, he made it godlike, with a nature akin to God.

Gen.5.1

This is the written account of Adam's line. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God.

Gen.5.1

This is the book of the genealogy of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in the likeness of God.

Gen.5.1

This is the history of the descendants of Adam. When God created people, he made them in the likeness of God.

Gen.5.2

Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.

Gen.5.2

He created both male and female and blessed them, the whole human race.

Gen.5.2

He created them male and female and blessed them. And when they were created, he called them "man. "

Gen.5.2

He created them male and female, and blessed them and called them Mankind in the day they were created.

Gen.5.2

He created them male and female, and he blessed them and called them "human."

Gen.5.3

And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:

Gen.5.3

When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son who was just like him, his very spirit and image, and named him Seth.

Gen.5.3

When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.

Gen.5.3

And Adam lived one hundred and thirty years, and begot a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth.

Gen.5.3

When Adam was 130 years old, his son Seth was born, and Seth was the very image of his father.

Gen.5.4

And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.4

After the birth of Seth, Adam lived another 800 years, having more sons and daughters.

Gen.5.4

After Seth was born, Adam lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.4

After he begot Seth, the days of Adam were eight hundred years; and he had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.4

After the birth of Seth, Adam lived another 800 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.5

And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.

Gen.5.5

Adam lived a total of 930 years. And he died.

Gen.5.5

Altogether, Adam lived 930 years, and then he died.

Gen.5.5

So all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years; and he died.

Gen.5.5

He died at the age of 930.

Gen.5.6

And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:

Gen.5.6

When Seth was 105 years old, he had Enosh.

Gen.5.6

When Seth had lived 105 years, he became the father of Enosh.

Gen.5.6

Seth lived one hundred and five years, and begot Enosh.

Gen.5.6

When Seth was 105 years old, his son Enosh was born.

Gen.5.7

And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.7

After Seth had Enosh, he lived another 807 years, having more sons and daughters.

Gen.5.7

And after he became the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.7

After he begot Enosh, Seth lived eight hundred and seven years, and had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.7

After the birth of Enosh, Seth lived another 807 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.8

And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.

Gen.5.8

Seth lived a total of 912 years. And he died.

Gen.5.8

Altogether, Seth lived 912 years, and then he died.

Gen.5.8

So all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years; and he died.

Gen.5.8

He died at the age of 912.

Gen.5.9

And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan:

Gen.5.9

When Enosh was ninety years old, he had Kenan.

Gen.5.9

When Enosh had lived 90 years, he became the father of Kenan.

Gen.5.9

Enosh lived ninety years, and begot Cainan.

Gen.5.9

When Enosh was 90 years old, his son Kenan was born.

Gen.5.10

And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.10

After he had Kenan, he lived another 815 years, having more sons and daughters.

Gen.5.10

And after he became the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.10

After he begot Cainan, Enosh lived eight hundred and fifteen years, and had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.10

After the birth of Kenan, Enosh lived another 815 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.11

And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.

Gen.5.11

Enosh lived a total of 905 years. And he died.

Gen.5.11

Altogether, Enosh lived 905 years, and then he died.

Gen.5.11

So all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years; and he died.

Gen.5.11

He died at the age of 905.

Gen.5.12

And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel:

Gen.5.12

When Kenan was seventy years old, he had Mahalalel.

Gen.5.12

When Kenan had lived 70 years, he became the father of Mahalalel.

Gen.5.12

Cainan lived seventy years, and begot Mahalalel.

Gen.5.12

When Kenan was 70 years old, his son Mahalalel was born.

Gen.5.13

And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.13

After he had Mahalalel, he lived another 840 years, having more sons and daughters.

Gen.5.13

And after he became the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.13

After he begot Mahalalel, Cainan lived eight hundred and forty years, and had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.13

After the birth of Mahalalel, Kenan lived another 840 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.14

And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.

Gen.5.14

Kenan lived a total of 910 years. And he died.

Gen.5.14

Altogether, Kenan lived 910 years, and then he died.

Gen.5.14

So all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years; and he died.

Gen.5.14

He died at the age of 910.

Gen.5.15

And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:

Gen.5.15

When Mahalalel was sixty-five years old, he had Jared.

Gen.5.15

When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he became the father of Jared.

Gen.5.15

Mahalalel lived sixty-five years, and begot Jared.

Gen.5.15

When Mahalalel was 65 years old, his son Jared was born.

Gen.5.16

And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.16

After he had Jared, he lived another 830 years, having more sons and daughters.

Gen.5.16

And after he became the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.16

After he begot Jared, Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years, and had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.16

After the birth of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.17

And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

Gen.5.17

Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years. And he died.

Gen.5.17

Altogether, Mahalalel lived 895 years, and then he died.

Gen.5.17

So all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred and ninety-five years; and he died.

Gen.5.17

He died at the age of 895.

Gen.5.18

And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch:

Gen.5.18

When Jared was 162 years old, he had Enoch.

Gen.5.18

When Jared had lived 162 years, he became the father of Enoch.

Gen.5.18

Jared lived one hundred and sixty-two years, and begot Enoch.

Gen.5.18

When Jared was 162 years old, his son Enoch was born.

Gen.5.19

And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.19

After he had Enoch, he lived another 800 years, having more sons and daughters.

Gen.5.19

And after he became the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.19

After he begot Enoch, Jared lived eight hundred years, and had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.19

After the birth of Enoch, Jared lived another 800 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.20

And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.

Gen.5.20

Jared lived a total of 962 years. And he died.

Gen.5.20

Altogether, Jared lived 962 years, and then he died.

Gen.5.20

So all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years; and he died.

Gen.5.20

He died at the age of 962.

Gen.5.21

And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah:

Gen.5.21

When Enoch was sixty-five years old, he had Methuselah.

Gen.5.21

When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah.

Gen.5.21

Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah.

Gen.5.21

When Enoch was 65 years old, his son Methuselah was born.

Gen.5.22

And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.22

Enoch walked steadily with God. After he had Methuselah, he lived another 300 years, having more sons and daughters.

Gen.5.22

And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.22

After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.22

After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch lived another 300 years in close fellowship with God, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.23

And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:

Gen.5.23

Enoch lived a total of 365 years.

Gen.5.23

Altogether, Enoch lived 365 years.

Gen.5.23

So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years.

Gen.5.23

Enoch lived 365 years in all.

Gen.5.24

And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.

Gen.5.24

Enoch walked steadily with God. And then one day he was simply gone: God took him.

Gen.5.24

Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.

Gen.5.24

And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.

Gen.5.24

He enjoyed a close relationship with God throughout his life. Then suddenly, he disappeared because God took him.

Gen.5.25

And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:

Gen.5.25

When Methuselah was 187 years old, he had Lamech.

Gen.5.25

When Methuselah had lived 187 years, he became the father of Lamech.

Gen.5.25

Methuselah lived one hundred and eighty-seven years, and begot Lamech.

Gen.5.25

When Methuselah was 187 years old, his son Lamech was born.

Gen.5.26

And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.26

After he had Lamech, he lived another 782 years.

Gen.5.26

And after he became the father of Lamech, Methuselah lived 782 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.26

After he begot Lamech, Methuselah lived seven hundred and eighty-two years, and had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.26

After the birth of Lamech, Methuselah lived another 782 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.27

And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.

Gen.5.27

Methuselah lived a total of 969 years. And he died.

Gen.5.27

Altogether, Methuselah lived 969 years, and then he died.

Gen.5.27

So all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred and sixty-nine years; and he died.

Gen.5.27

He died at the age of 969.

Gen.5.28

And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:

Gen.5.28

When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son.

Gen.5.28

When Lamech had lived 182 years, he had a son.

Gen.5.28

Lamech lived one hundred and eighty-two years, and had a son.

Gen.5.28

When Lamech was 182 years old, his son Noah was born.

Gen.5.29

And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.

Gen.5.29

He named him Noah, saying, "This one will give us a break from the hard work of farming the ground that GOD cursed."

Gen.5.29

He named him Noah and said, "He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the LORD has cursed."

Gen.5.29

And he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will comfort us concerning our work and the toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD has cursed."

Gen.5.29

Lamech named his son Noah, for he said, "He will bring us relief from the painful labor of farming this ground that the LORD has cursed."

Gen.5.30

And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:

Gen.5.30

After Lamech had Noah, he lived another 595 years, having more sons and daughters.

Gen.5.30

After Noah was born, Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.30

After he begot Noah, Lamech lived five hundred and ninety-five years, and had sons and daughters.

Gen.5.30

After the birth of Noah, Lamech lived 595 years, and he had other sons and daughters.

Gen.5.31

And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died.

Gen.5.31

Lamech lived a total of 777 years. And he died.

Gen.5.31

Altogether, Lamech lived 777 years, and then he died.

Gen.5.31

So all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and seventy-seven years; and he died.

Gen.5.31

He died at the age of 777.

Gen.5.32

And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Gen.5.32

When Noah was 500 years old, he had Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Gen.5.32

After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham and Japheth.

Gen.5.32

And Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah begot Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Gen.5.32

By the time Noah was 500 years old, he had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Gen.6.1

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,

Gen.6.1

When the human race began to increase, with more and more daughters being born,

Gen.6.1

When men began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them,

Gen.6.1

Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them,

Gen.6.1

When the human population began to grow rapidly on the earth,

Gen.6.2

That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.

Gen.6.2

the sons of God noticed that the daughters of men were beautiful. They looked them over and picked out wives for themselves.

Gen.6.2

the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose.

Gen.6.2

that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose.

Gen.6.2

the sons of God saw the beautiful women of the human race and took any they wanted as their wives.

Gen.6.3

And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.

Gen.6.3

Then GOD said, "I'm not going to breathe life into men and women endlessly. Eventually they're going to die; from now on they can expect a life span of 120 years."

Gen.6.3

Then the LORD said, "My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days will be a hundred and twenty years."

Gen.6.3

And the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years."

Gen.6.3

Then the LORD said, "My Spirit will not put up with humans for such a long time, for they are only mortal flesh. In the future, they will live no more than 120 years."

Gen.6.4

There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

Gen.6.4

This was back in the days (and also later) when there were giants in the land. The giants came from the union of the sons of God and the daughters of men. These were the mighty men of ancient lore, the famous ones.

Gen.6.4

The Nephilim were on the earth in those days-and also afterward-when the sons of God went to the daughters of men and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown.

Gen.6.4

There were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown.

Gen.6.4

In those days, and even afterward, giants lived on the earth, for whenever the sons of God had intercourse with human women, they gave birth to children who became the heroes mentioned in legends of old.

Gen.6.5

And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Gen.6.5

GOD saw that human evil was out of control. People thought evil, imagined evil--evil, evil, evil from morning to night.

Gen.6.5

The LORD saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.

Gen.6.5

Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Gen.6.5

Now the LORD observed the extent of the people's wickedness, and he saw that all their thoughts were consistently and totally evil.

Gen.6.6

And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Gen.6.6

GOD was sorry that he had made the human race in the first place; it broke his heart.

Gen.6.6

The LORD was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain.

Gen.6.6

And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.

Gen.6.6

So the LORD was sorry he had ever made them. It broke his heart.

Gen.6.7

And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.

Gen.6.7

GOD said, "I'll get rid of my ruined creation, make a clean sweep: people, animals, snakes and bugs, birds--the works. I'm sorry I made them."

Gen.6.7

So the LORD said, "I will wipe mankind, whom I have created, from the face of the earth-men and animals, and creatures that move along the ground, and birds of the air-for I am grieved that I have made them."

Gen.6.7

So the LORD said, "I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them."

Gen.6.7

And the LORD said, "I will completely wipe out this human race that I have created. Yes, and I will destroy all the animals and birds, too. I am sorry I ever made them."

Gen.6.8

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

Gen.6.8

But Noah was different. GOD liked what he saw in Noah.

Gen.6.8

But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.

Gen.6.8

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

Gen.6.8

But Noah found favor with the LORD.

Gen.6.9

These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.

Gen.6.9

This is the story of Noah: Noah was a good man, a man of integrity in his community. Noah walked with God.

Gen.6.9

This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God.

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This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.

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This is the history of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless man living on earth at the time. He consistently followed God's will and enjoyed a close relationship with him.

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And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth.

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And Noah begot three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.

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As far as God was concerned, the Earth had become a sewer; there was violence everywhere.

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Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight and was full of violence.

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The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.

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Now the earth had become corrupt in God's sight, and it was filled with violence.

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And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.

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God took one look and saw how bad it was, everyone corrupt and corrupting--life itself corrupt to the core.

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God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways.

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So God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.

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God observed all this corruption in the world, and he saw violence and depravity everywhere.

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And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

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God said to Noah, "It's all over. It's the end of the human race. The violence is everywhere; I'm making a clean sweep.

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So God said to Noah, "I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth.

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And God said to Noah, "The end of all flesh has come before Me, for the earth is filled with violence through them; and behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

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So God said to Noah, "I have decided to destroy all living creatures, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Yes, I will wipe them all from the face of the earth!

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Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.

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"Build yourself a ship from teakwood. Make rooms in it. Coat it with pitch inside and out.

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So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out.

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Make yourself an ark of gopherwood; make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and outside with pitch.

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"Make a boat from resinous wood and seal it with tar, inside and out. Then construct decks and stalls throughout its interior.

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And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.

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Make it 450 feet long, seventy-five feet wide, and forty-five feet high.

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This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide and 45 feet high.

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And this is how you shall make it: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, its width fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits.

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Make it 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.

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A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.

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Build a roof for it and put in a window eighteen inches from the top; put in a door on the side of the ship; and make three decks, lower, middle, and upper.

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Make a roof for it and finish the ark to within 18 inches of the top. Put a door in the side of the ark and make lower, middle and upper decks.

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You shall make a window for the ark, and you shall finish it to a cubit from above; and set the door of the ark in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third decks.

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Construct an opening all the way around the boat, 18 inches below the roof. Then put three decks inside the boat--bottom, middle, and upper--and put a door in the side.

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And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.

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"I'm going to bring a flood on the Earth that will destroy everything alive under Heaven. Total destruction.

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I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish.

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And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die.

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"Look! I am about to cover the earth with a flood that will destroy every living thing. Everything on earth will die!

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But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee.

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"But I'm going to establish a covenant with you: You'll board the ship, and your sons, your wife and your sons' wives will come on board with you.

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But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark-you and your sons and your wife and your sons' wives with you.

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But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark--you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you.

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But I solemnly swear to keep you safe in the boat, with your wife and your sons and their wives.

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And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.

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You are also to take two of each living creature, a male and a female, on board the ship, to preserve their lives with you:

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You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you.

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And of every living thing of all flesh you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female.

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Bring a pair of every kind of animal--a male and a female--into the boat with you to keep them alive during the flood.

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Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.

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two of every species of bird, mammal, and reptile--two of everything so as to preserve their lives along with yours.

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Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive.

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Of the birds after their kind, of animals after their kind, and of every creeping thing of the earth after its kind, two of every kind will come to you to keep them alive.

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Pairs of each kind of bird and each kind of animal, large and small alike, will come to you to be kept alive.

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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.

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Also get all the food you'll need and store it up for you and them."

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You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them."

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And you shall take for yourself of all food that is eaten, and you shall gather it to yourself; and it shall be food for you and for them."

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And remember, take enough food for your family and for all the animals."

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Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

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Noah did everything God commanded him to do.

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Noah did everything just as God commanded him.

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Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did.

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So Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him.