Genesis 7:15
New International Version
Pairs of all creatures that have the breath of life in them came to Noah and entered the ark.

New Living Translation
Two by two they came into the boat, representing every living thing that breathes.

English Standard Version
They went into the ark with Noah, two and two of all flesh in which there was the breath of life.

Berean Standard Bible
They came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two of every creature with the breath of life.

King James Bible
And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life.

New King James Version
And they went into the ark to Noah, two by two, of all flesh in which is the breath of life.

New American Standard Bible
So they went into the ark to Noah, by twos of all flesh in which there was the breath of life.

NASB 1995
So they went into the ark to Noah, by twos of all flesh in which was the breath of life.

NASB 1977
So they went into the ark to Noah, by twos of all flesh in which was the breath of life.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they came to Noah into the ark, by twos of all flesh in which was the breath of life.

Amplified Bible
So they went into the ark with Noah, two by two of all living beings in which there was the breath and spirit of life.

Christian Standard Bible
Two of every creature that has the breath of life in it came to Noah and entered the ark.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Two of all flesh that has the breath of life in it entered the ark with Noah.

American Standard Version
And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh wherein is the breath of life.

Contemporary English Version
Noah took a male and a female of every living creature with him,

English Revised Version
And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh wherein is the breath of life.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A pair of every living, breathing animal came to Noah to go into the ship.

Good News Translation
A male and a female of each kind of living being went into the boat with Noah,

International Standard Version
Two of each living creature entered the ark with Noah.

Majority Standard Bible
They came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two of every creature with the breath of life.

NET Bible
Pairs of all creatures that have the breath of life came into the ark to Noah.

New Heart English Bible
They went to Noah into the vessel, by pairs of all flesh with the breath of life in them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they went in to Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, in which is the breath of life.

World English Bible
Pairs from all flesh with the breath of life in them went into the ship to Noah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they come to Noah, into the Ark, two by two of all the flesh in which [is] a living spirit;

Young's Literal Translation
And they come in unto Noah, unto the ark, two by two of all the flesh in which is a living spirit;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they shall go in to Noah to the ark, two from all flesh in which is the breath of life.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Went in to Noe into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein was the breath of life.

Catholic Public Domain Version
entered the ark to Noah, two by two out of all that is flesh, in which there was the breath of life.

New American Bible
Pairs of all creatures in which there was the breath of life came to Noah into the ark.

New Revised Standard Version
They went into the ark with Noah, two and two of all flesh in which there was the breath of life.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They went with Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh in which there is the breath of life.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
They entered with Noah by two into the ark, two of all flesh that had in them the SpiritBreath of life.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh wherein is the breath of life.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
went in to Noe into the ark, pairs, male and female of all flesh in which is the breath of life.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Floodwaters Arrive
14they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature. 15They came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two of every creature with the breath of life. 16And they entered, the male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the LORD shut him in.…

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 8:17
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.”

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 2:19
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.

Genesis 9:10
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 9:15
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.

Job 12:10
The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind.

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 104:25-30
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. / All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. ...

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. ...

Isaiah 54:9
“For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you.

Ezekiel 14:14
then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And they went in to Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life.

Genesis 6:20
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.

Isaiah 11:6
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

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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.














They came to Noah to enter the ark
This phrase highlights the obedience of the animals to God's command, as they came to Noah without human intervention. It underscores the divine orchestration of events, as God ensured the preservation of each species. This act of coming to Noah signifies the fulfillment of God's instructions given in Genesis 6:19-20, where God commanded Noah to bring pairs of animals into the ark. The ark itself is a type of Christ, symbolizing salvation and refuge from judgment. Just as Noah and the animals were saved from the flood by entering the ark, believers find salvation in Christ.

two by two of every creature
The phrase "two by two" indicates the methodical and orderly manner in which the animals entered the ark. This reflects God's intention to preserve life and maintain the created order after the flood. The pairing of animals ensures the continuation of each species, highlighting God's providence and care for His creation. This orderly process can be seen as a precursor to the later Levitical laws, which emphasize order and holiness in worship and daily life.

with the breath of life
The "breath of life" refers to the life-giving spirit that God breathed into all living creatures, as first mentioned in Genesis 2:7 when God breathed life into Adam. This phrase emphasizes the sanctity and divine origin of life, distinguishing living creatures from inanimate objects. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over life and death, as seen in passages like Job 12:10 and Acts 17:25. The preservation of creatures with the "breath of life" in the ark foreshadows the new creation and the ultimate restoration of life through Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Noah
A righteous man chosen by God to build the ark and preserve life during the flood. His obedience and faith are central to this account.

2. The Ark
A large vessel constructed by Noah under God's instructions to save his family and pairs of all living creatures from the flood.

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

4. Animals
Representatives of every living creature with the "breath of life" that entered the ark in pairs, signifying God's intention to preserve His creation.

5. God
The sovereign Creator who orchestrates the events of the flood as a means of judgment and renewal, demonstrating both His justice and mercy.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
Noah's adherence to God's instructions exemplifies the importance of obedience in the life of a believer. We are called to trust and follow God's guidance, even when it defies human logic.

God's Sovereignty and Provision
The gathering of animals to the ark demonstrates God's control over creation and His provision for the preservation of life. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty in their own lives.

Judgment and Mercy
The flood account is a powerful reminder of God's judgment against sin but also His mercy in providing a means of salvation. This duality is seen throughout Scripture and is fulfilled in Christ.

Faith in Action
Noah's actions were a direct result of his faith. Our faith should likewise manifest in tangible actions that align with God's will.

Preparedness for God's Timing
Just as Noah prepared for the flood, believers are called to be spiritually prepared for Christ's return, living lives that reflect His righteousness.Verse 15. - And they went in unto Noah into the ark (cf. Genesis 6:20, which affirmed they should come), two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life. Cf. the three expressions for an animated creature - חַיָּה (Genesis 1:30), יְקוּס: (Genesis 7:4), אֲשֶׂראּבּו רוּחַ חיִּיס.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They came
וַיָּבֹ֥אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Noah
נֹ֖חַ (nō·aḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5146: Noah -- 'rest', patriarch who survived the flood

to enter
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the ark,
הַתֵּבָ֑ה (hat·tê·ḇāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8392: A box, chest

two
שְׁנַ֤יִם (šə·na·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

by two
שְׁנַ֙יִם֙ (šə·na·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

of every
מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

creature
הַבָּשָׂ֔ר (hab·bā·śār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

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

the breath
ר֥וּחַ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

of life.
חַיִּֽים׃ (ḥay·yîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life


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