Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then God said, “Behold,
King James Version
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
Holman Bible
God also said, “Look, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the surface of the entire earth and every tree whose fruit contains seed. This food will be for you,
International Standard Version
God also told them, "Look! I have given you every seed-bearing plant that grows throughout the earth, along with every tree that grows seed-bearing fruit. They will produce your food.
A Conservative Version
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed. To you it shall be for food,
American Standard Version
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for food:
Amplified
So God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of the entire earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you;
Bible in Basic English
And God said, See, I have given you every plant producing seed, on the face of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit producing seed: they will be for your food:
Darby Translation
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb producing seed that is on the whole earth, and every tree in which is the fruit of a tree producing seed: it shall be food for you;
Julia Smith Translation
And God will say, Lo, I gave to you every green herb scattering seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in which is the fruit of a tree scattering seed; to you it shall be for food.
King James 2000
And God said, Behold, I have given you every plant bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, which has seed in its fruit; to you it shall be for food.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And God said, "Look--I am giving to you every plant [that] bears seed which [is] on the face of the whole earth, and every kind of tree {that bears fruit}. They shall be yours as food."
Modern King James verseion
And God said, Behold! I have given you every herb seeding seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in which is the fruit of a tree seeding seed; to you it shall be for food.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And God said, "See, I have given you all herbs that sow seed which are on all the earth, and all manner trees that have fruit in them and sow seed; to be meat for you,
NET Bible
Then God said, "I now give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the entire earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
New Heart English Bible
God said, "Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree, which bears fruit yielding seed. It will be your food.
The Emphasized Bible
And God said - Lo! I have given to you - every herb yielding seed which is on the face of all the land, and every tree wherein is the fruit of a tree yielding seed, - to you, shall it be, for food;
Webster
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for food.
World English Bible
God said, "Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree, which bears fruit yielding seed. It will be your food.
Youngs Literal Translation
And God saith, 'Lo, I have given to you every herb sowing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree in which is the fruit of a tree sowing seed, to you it is for food;
Themes
Adam » The first man. Creation of » History of, before he sinned
Birds » Creation of, on the fifth creative day
Endowments » Spiritual promised » Temporal
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » Temporal, to men
God » Spiritual promised » Temporal
Man » Every herb and tree given to, for food
Sacrifices » Divine institution of
Seed » Every herb, tree and grass yields its own
Topics
Interlinear
Nathan
Zera`
זרע
Zera`
seed, child, carnally , carnally, fruitful, seedtime, sowing time
Usage: 229
Paniym
'erets
`ets
P@riy
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 1:29
Images Genesis 1:29
Prayers for Genesis 1:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Creation
28
God blessed them and said to them: Be fruitful and increase in number. Fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and dominate the birds of the air. Have dominion over every living creature that moves on the ground.
29 Then God said, “Behold,
Cross References
Genesis 9:3
Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
Psalm 104:14-15
You cause the grass to grow for the cattle and vegetation for the labor of man. That he may bring forth food from the earth,
Psalm 136:25
He gives food to all flesh, for his loving kindness is everlasting.
Psalm 145:15-16
The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due time.
Genesis 2:16
Jehovah God commanded the man: You are free to eat from any tree in the garden.
Job 36:31
This is the way he governs the nations and provides food in abundance.
Psalm 24:1
([Psalm of David]) The earth and all it contains the world and those who dwell in it belong to Jehovah.
Psalm 104:27-28
All of them wait for you to give them their food at the proper time.
Psalm 111:5
He provides food for those who reverence him. He always remembers his covenant.
Psalm 115:16
The highest heaven belongs to Jehovah, but he has given the earth to the sons of men.
Psalm 146:7
He executes justice for the oppressed. He gives food to the hungry. Jehovah sets the prisoners free.
Psalm 147:9
He is the one who gives food to animals and to young ravens when they call out.
Isaiah 33:16
This man will dwell on the heights. His refuge will be the mountain fortress. His bread will be supplied, and he will have water.
Hosea 2:8
She did not know that I gave her the grain, the new wine and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, which they used for Baal.
Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread. (Matthew 6:34) (1 Timothy 6:8) (Proverbs 30:8) (Psalm 37:25)
Matthew 6:25-26
I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink. And do not worry about your body, what you will wear. Is life worth more than food? And is the body worth more than clothes?
Acts 14:17
He has not left himself without witness. For he did good and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Acts 17:24-25
The God that made the world and all things in it is the Lord of heaven and earth. He does not live in temples made with hands.
Acts 17:28
In him we live, and move, and have our existence. Your own poets have said: For we are also his offspring.
1 Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.