Genesis · Chapter 7 King James Version

Genesis 7:21

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The Scripture

(21) And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man:
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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