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Genesis 7:2 · KJV

"Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
2Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female.
3Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth.
4For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you understand the concept of clean and unclean in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to follow God's dietary laws?

3

When have you had to make difficult choices about what to include in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can purify your life from influences that do not align with God's will.

health

Reflect on your choices regarding what you consume, both physically and spiritually.

People in This Verse

NoahBoth

Noah was a righteous man chosen by God to preserve life through the flood. His faith and obedience are central to his story.

First appearance: Genesis 6:8

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