What is the meaning of Genesis 6:20? Two of every kind Genesis 6:20 begins, “Two of every kind …” • God specifies a male-and-female pair (Genesis 7:9) so each kind can reproduce after the Flood, echoing the original creation pattern in Genesis 1:24-25. • “Every kind” underscores the breadth of God’s provision. Nothing He made is overlooked (Psalm 145:9). • The command also shows divine order amidst coming chaos; judgment is never haphazard (Habakkuk 3:2). of bird and animal and crawling creature “… of bird and animal and crawling creature …” • Three broad categories sweep in the full range of land-dwelling, air-dwelling life (Genesis 7:14-15). • Birds—often symbols of freedom—will need the ark just as much as ground creatures, reminding us that no one outruns God’s global judgment (Matthew 24:38-39). • “Crawling creature” includes the lowliest beings; the Flood narrative values what people often ignore (Job 12:7-10). • Together these categories reveal a Creator who cherishes biodiversity (Psalm 104:24-25). will come to you “… will come to you …” • Noah is not told to round up animals; God brings them. This stresses divine sovereignty over creation (Genesis 7:15-16). • The obedience of the creatures highlights that all creation responds to its Maker’s voice (Mark 4:41). • Noah’s role is trust and readiness—mirroring the faith commended in Hebrews 11:7. • The phrase reassures believers that when God assigns a task, He also orchestrates the means (Philippians 2:13). to be kept alive “… to be kept alive.” • Preservation, not mere collection, is the goal. The ark becomes a floating sanctuary (Genesis 6:18). • God’s redemptive heart shines: in judgment He still provides salvation, foreshadowing the ultimate rescue in Christ (1 Peter 3:20-21). • The survival of every kind guarantees post-Flood renewal (Genesis 8:17; 9:1). • By keeping even animals alive, God affirms the goodness of His creation (1 Timothy 4:4). summary Genesis 6:20 reassures us that the coming Flood would not erase God’s handiwork. He commands two of every kind, encompassing birds, animals, and crawling creatures; He Himself directs them to Noah; and He frames the whole endeavor around life, not destruction. The verse showcases God’s meticulous care, absolute authority, and unwavering commitment to preserve what He has made, setting the stage for a fresh start after judgment. |
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