Genesis 7:16
The Scripture
(16) And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter describes the waters rising to cover the earth, destroying all life except those in the ark. It records God's command to bring the animals and the people aboard and the subsequent judgment when the waters recede, leaving dry land. This narrative emphasizes God's sovereignty and the promise of a covenant with Noah.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 7:2Genesis 7:3II Kings 4:4II Kings 4:5Deuteronomy 33:27Psalms 46:2Psalms 91:1Psalms 91:2Psalms 91:3Psalms 91:4Psalms 91:5Psalms 91:6
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