Genesis 8:19
New International Version
All the animals and all the creatures that move along the ground and all the birds—everything that moves on land—came out of the ark, one kind after another.

New Living Translation
And all of the large and small animals and birds came out of the boat, pair by pair.

English Standard Version
Every beast, every creeping thing, and every bird, everything that moves on the earth, went out by families from the ark.

Berean Standard Bible
Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird—everything that moves upon the earth—came out of the ark, kind by kind.

King James Bible
Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark.

New King James Version
Every animal, every creeping thing, every bird, and whatever creeps on the earth, according to their families, went out of the ark.

New American Standard Bible
Every animal, every crawling thing, and every bird, everything that moves on the earth, went out by their families from the ark.

NASB 1995
Every beast, every creeping thing, and every bird, everything that moves on the earth, went out by their families from the ark.

NASB 1977
Every beast, every creeping thing, and every bird, everything that moves on the earth, went out by their families from the ark.

Legacy Standard Bible
Every beast, every creeping thing, and every bird, everything that moves on the earth, went out by their families from the ark.

Amplified Bible
Every animal, every crawling thing, every bird—and whatever moves on the land—went out by families (types, groupings) from the ark.

Christian Standard Bible
All the animals, all the creatures that crawl, and all the flying creatures—everything that moves on the earth—came out of the ark by their families.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All wildlife, all livestock, every bird, and every creature that crawls on the earth came out of the ark by their groups.

American Standard Version
every beast, every creeping thing, and every bird, whatsoever moveth upon the earth, after their families, went forth out of the ark.

Contemporary English Version
the living creatures left in groups of their own kind.

English Revised Version
every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, whatsoever moveth upon the earth, after their families, went forth out of the ark.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Every animal, crawling creature, and bird-everything that moves on the earth-came out of the ship, one kind after another.

Good News Translation
All the animals and birds went out of the boat in groups of their own kind.

International Standard Version
Every animal, every crawling thing, every flying creature, and everything that moves on the earth emerged from the ark by groups.

Majority Standard Bible
Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird?everything that moves upon the earth?came out of the ark, kind by kind.

NET Bible
Every living creature, every creeping thing, every bird, and everything that moves on the earth went out of the ark in their groups.

New Heart English Bible
And every wild animal, and every tame animal, and every flying creature, and every creature that crawls on the earth, after their families, went out of the vessel.

Webster's Bible Translation
Every beast, every creeping animal, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went out of the ark.

World English Bible
Every animal, every creeping thing, and every bird, whatever moves on the earth, after their families, went out of the ship.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
every beast, every creeping thing, and every bird; every creeping thing on the earth, after their families, have gone out from the Ark.

Young's Literal Translation
every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl; every creeping thing on the earth, after their families, have gone out from the ark.

Smith's Literal Translation
Every living thing, every creeping thing, and every bird, every thing creeping upon the earth according to their families shall come forth from the ark.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all living things, and cattle, and creeping things that creep upon the earth, according to their kinds, went out of the ark.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then also all living things, and the cattle, and the animals that move upon the earth, according to their kinds, departed from the ark.

New American Bible
and all the animals, all the birds, and all the crawling creatures that crawl on the earth went out of the ark by families.

New Revised Standard Version
And every animal, every creeping thing, and every bird, everything that moves on the earth, went out of the ark by families.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Every beast, every domestic animal, and every fowl, and whatever creeps upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all animals, and all cattle, and every bird, and every creeper on the Earth, with their generations, went out from the ark.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, whatsoever moveth upon the earth, after their families; went forth out of the ark.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all the wild beasts and all the cattle and every bird, and every reptile creeping upon the earth after their kind, came forth out of the ark.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Exiting the Ark
18So Noah came out, along with his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives. 19Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird— everything that moves upon the earth— came out of the ark, kind by kind.

Cross References
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 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.”

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 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 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 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 9:15-17
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.” / So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and every creature on the earth.”

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 7:2-3
You 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; / 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.

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 7:21-23
And every living thing that moved upon the earth perished—birds, livestock, animals, every creature that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind. / Of all that was on dry land, everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils died. / And every living thing on the face of the earth was destroyed—man and livestock, crawling creatures and birds of the air; they were blotted out from the earth, and only Noah and those with him in the ark remained.

Genesis 6:17-18
And behold, I will bring floodwaters upon the earth to destroy every creature under the heavens that has the breath of life. Everything on the earth will perish. / 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.

Genesis 9:2-3
The fear and dread of you will fall on every living creature on the earth, every bird of the air, every creature that crawls on the ground, and all the fish of the sea. They are delivered into your hand. / Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatever creeps on the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark.

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Genesis 8:19
Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark.

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Genesis 8
1. God remembers Noah and calms the waters.
4. The ark rests on Ararat.
6. Noah sends forth a raven and then a dove.
13. Noah, being commanded, goes forth from the ark.
20. He builds an altar, and offers sacrifices,
21. which God accepts, and promises to curse the earth no more.














Every living creature
This phrase emphasizes the totality of God's creation that was preserved through the flood. The Hebrew word for "creature" is "nephesh," which often refers to a living being with breath. This highlights the sanctity and value of life as ordained by God. The preservation of every living creature signifies God's covenantal faithfulness and His intention to restore and renew the earth.

Every creeping thing
The term "creeping thing" comes from the Hebrew "remes," which includes small animals and insects. This phrase underscores the diversity of life that God values. In the ancient Near Eastern context, even the smallest creatures were seen as part of God's intricate design, reflecting His attention to detail and care for all aspects of creation.

Every bird
Birds, or "oph" in Hebrew, are often symbolic of freedom and the heavens. Their inclusion in the ark narrative signifies the completeness of God's creation. Birds are mentioned separately to highlight their unique role in the ecosystem and their ability to transcend earthly boundaries, symbolizing hope and the promise of new beginnings.

Everything that moves upon the earth
This phrase captures the dynamic nature of life. The Hebrew word "ramas" suggests movement and activity, indicating that life is not static but vibrant and full of potential. This movement is a testament to God's creative power and the ongoing vitality of His creation.

Came out of the ark
The act of coming out of the ark represents a new beginning and a fresh start for creation. The Hebrew verb "yatsa" implies a purposeful exit, orchestrated by God. This moment is a pivotal point in the narrative, symbolizing deliverance and the fulfillment of God's promise to preserve life.

Kind by kind
The phrase "kind by kind" reflects the order and structure inherent in God's creation. The Hebrew word "miyn" refers to categories or species, emphasizing the diversity and complexity of life. This orderliness is a reflection of God's wisdom and intentionality in creation, ensuring that each kind would continue to thrive and multiply according to His design.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

living creature,
הַֽחַיָּ֗ה (ha·ḥay·yāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

creeping thing,
הָרֶ֙מֶשׂ֙ (hā·re·meś)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7431: A reptile, any other rapidly moving animal

and every
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

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

everything
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

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

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

the earth—
הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

came out
יָצְא֖וּ (yā·ṣə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

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

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

kind by kind.
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯê·hem)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people


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