Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and also seven pairs of every kind of bird, male and female, to keep their various kinds alive throughout the earth. New Living Translation Also take seven pairs of every kind of bird. There must be a male and a female in each pair to ensure that all life will survive on the earth after the flood. English Standard Version and seven pairs of the birds of the heavens also, male and female, to keep their offspring alive on the face of all the earth. Berean Standard Bible and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth. King James Bible Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. New King James Version also seven each of birds of the air, male and female, to keep the species alive on the face of all the earth. New American Standard Bible also of the birds of the sky, seven pairs, male and female, to keep their offspring alive on the face of all the earth. NASB 1995 also of the birds of the sky, by sevens, male and female, to keep offspring alive on the face of all the earth. NASB 1977 also of the birds of the sky, by sevens, male and female, to keep offspring alive on the face of all the earth. Legacy Standard Bible also of the birds of the sky, by sevens, male and female, to keep their seed alive on the face of all the earth. Amplified Bible also of the birds of the air, seven pair, the male and the female, to keep the offspring alive on the surface of the earth. Christian Standard Bible and seven pairs, male and female, of the birds of the sky—in order to keep offspring alive throughout the earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible and seven pairs, male and female, of the birds of the sky—in order to keep offspring alive on the face of the whole earth. American Standard Version of the birds also of the heavens, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. Contemporary English Version Also take seven pairs of every kind of bird with you. Do this so there will always be animals and birds on the earth. English Revised Version of the fowl also of the air, seven and seven, male and female: to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Also, take seven pairs of every kind of bird (a male and a female of each) to preserve animal life all over the earth after the flood. Good News Translation Take also seven pairs of each kind of bird. Do this so that every kind of animal and bird will be kept alive to reproduce again on the earth. International Standard Version along with seven pairs of the flying birds, male and female, in order to keep their offspring alive on the surface of all the earth. Majority Standard Bible and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth. NET Bible and also seven of every kind of bird in the sky, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of the earth. New Heart English Bible Also of the clean flying creatures of the sky, seven pairs, a male and a female, and of all the unclean flying creatures, one pair, a male and a female, to preserve their offspring on the surface of all the earth. Webster's Bible Translation Of fowls of the air also by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive on the face of all the earth. World English Bible Also of the birds of the sky, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive on the surface of all the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionalso, seven pairs from [each] bird of the heavens, a male and a female, to keep alive seed on the face of all the earth; Young's Literal Translation also, of fowl of the heavens seven pairs, a male and a female, to keep alive seed on the face of all the earth; Smith's Literal Translation Also of birds of the heavens, seven: seven male and female, to preserve alive seed upon the face of all the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut of the beasts that are unclean two and two, the male and female. Of the fowls also of the air seven and seven,the male and the female: that seed may be saved upon the face of the whole earth. Catholic Public Domain Version But also from the birds of the air, take seven and seven, the male and the female, so that offspring may be saved upon the face of the whole earth. New American Bible likewise, of every bird of the air, seven pairs, a male and a female, to keep their progeny alive over all the earth. New Revised Standard Version and seven pairs of the birds of the air also, male and female, to keep their kind alive on the face of all the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLikewise, of the fowls of the air that are clean seven pairs, both males and the females; to keep their posterity alive upon the face of the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also from a bird of Heaven, seven by seven, male and female, to save seed on the face of all the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917of the fowl also of the air, seven and seven, male and female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And of clean flying creatures of the sky sevens, male and female, and of all unclean flying creatures pairs, male and female, to maintain seed on all the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Entering the Ark…2You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate; 3and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth. 4For seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living thing I have made.”… 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 1:22 Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters of the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” Genesis 1:28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.” Genesis 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. Genesis 9:7 But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it.” 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. 2 Peter 2:5 if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; 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 7:8-9 The clean and unclean animals, the birds, and everything that crawls along the ground / came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two, male and female, as God had commanded Noah. Genesis 7:15-16 They came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two of every creature with the breath of life. / And they entered, the male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the LORD shut him in. Genesis 8:1 But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside. Treasury of Scripture Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive on the face of all the earth. Jump to Previous Air Alive Bird Birds Earth Face Female Females Fowl Fowls Kind Kinds Male Males Offspring Pairs Seed Seven Sevens Sky Surface Throughout VariousJump to Next Air Alive Bird Birds Earth Face Female Females Fowl Fowls Kind Kinds Male Males Offspring Pairs Seed Seven Sevens Sky Surface Throughout VariousGenesis 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. and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air The instruction to take seven pairs of birds highlights the importance of preserving avian species, which play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Birds are often seen as symbols of freedom and divine care in Scripture, as seen in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus speaks of God's provision for them. The number seven is significant in the Bible, often representing completeness or perfection, as seen in the creation week in Genesis 1. This command ensures the survival and continuation of bird species after the flood, emphasizing God's concern for all creation. male and female to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth Persons / Places / Events 1. NoahA righteous man chosen by God to build the ark and preserve life during the flood. 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. 4. Birds of the Air Specific creatures mentioned in this verse, representing the diversity of life God intended to preserve. 5. God The Creator who orchestrates the events of the flood and the preservation of life. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and CareGod’s detailed instructions to Noah reflect His sovereign plan and care for all creation. He values every creature and ensures their survival. Obedience to Divine Instructions Noah’s compliance with God’s commands, including the gathering of birds, exemplifies faithful obedience. Believers are called to trust and follow God’s guidance, even when it requires meticulous attention to detail. Preservation of Life The preservation of birds and other creatures signifies God’s commitment to life and His desire for its continuation. Christians are encouraged to value and protect life in all its forms. Faith in Action Noah’s actions demonstrate faith in action. Believers are reminded that faith often requires tangible steps of obedience and preparation. God’s Provision and Promise The provision for the survival of species points to God’s promise of restoration and continuity. This assurance can comfort believers facing trials, knowing God has a plan for preservation and renewal.Verse 3. - Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female. I.e. of clean fowls, "which he leaves to be understood out of the foregoing verse" (Peele). The Samaritan, Syriac, and LXX. (not so Vulgate, Onkelos, Arabic) insert the word "clean unnecessarily, and also add," καὶ ἀπὸ πάντων τῶν πετεινῶν τῶνν μὴ καθαρῶν δύο δύο ἄρσεν καὶ θῆλυ," manifestly to make the verse resemble the preceding. To keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and alsoגַּ֣ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and seven שִׁבְעָ֖ה (šiḇ·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number of [every kind of] bird מֵע֧וֹף (mê·‘ō·wp̄) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5775: Flying creatures of the air, הַשָּׁמַ֛יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky male זָכָ֣ר (zā·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male and female, וּנְקֵבָ֑ה (ū·nə·qê·ḇāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5347: A female in order to preserve לְחַיּ֥וֹת (lə·ḥay·yō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2421: To live, to revive their offspring זֶ֖רַע (ze·ra‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the face פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Genesis 7:3 NIVGenesis 7:3 NLT Genesis 7:3 ESV Genesis 7:3 NASB Genesis 7:3 KJV Genesis 7:3 BibleApps.com Genesis 7:3 Biblia Paralela Genesis 7:3 Chinese Bible Genesis 7:3 French Bible Genesis 7:3 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 7:3 Also of the birds of the sky (Gen. 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