Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Those that entered were male and female, just as God commanded him. Then the Lord shut him in.
New American Standard Bible
Those that entered, male and female of all flesh, entered as God had commanded him; and the Lord closed it behind him.
King James Version
And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.
Holman Bible
Those that entered, male and female of all flesh, entered just as God had commanded him. Then the Lord shut him in.
International Standard Version
The males and females of each living creature entered the ark, just as God had commanded. Then the LORD sealed them inside.
A Conservative Version
And those that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God commanded him. And LORD shut him in.
American Standard Version
And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God commanded him: and Jehovah shut him in.
Amplified
Those which entered, male and female of all flesh (creatures), entered as God had commanded Noah; and the Lord closed the door behind him.
Bible in Basic English
Male and female of all flesh went in, as God had said, and the ark was shut by the Lord.
Darby Translation
And they that came, came male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him. And Jehovah shut him in.
Julia Smith Translation
And they going in, went in male and female from all flesh according to which God commanded him: and Jehovah shut him within.
King James 2000
And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And those that came, male and female, of every living thing, came as God had commanded him. And Yahweh shut the door behind him.
Modern King James verseion
And they that entered, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him. And Jehovah shut him in.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And they that came, came male and female of every flesh according as God commanded him: and the LORD shut the door upon him.
New Heart English Bible
Those who went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God commanded him; and the LORD shut him in.
The Emphasized Bible
And, they that entered, male and female of all flesh, entered, as God commanded him, - and Yahweh shut him in round about.
Webster
And they that entered, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.
World English Bible
Those who went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God commanded him; and Yahweh shut him in.
Youngs Literal Translation
and they that are coming in, male and female of all flesh, have come in as God hath commanded him, and Jehovah doth close it for him.
Interlinear
Basar
Tsavah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 7:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Flood
15 Pairs of all creatures that have the breath of life came into the ark to Noah. 16 Those that entered were male and female, just as God commanded him. Then the Lord shut him in. 17 The flood engulfed the earth for forty days. As the waters increased, they lifted the ark and raised it above the earth.
Cross References
Genesis 7:2-3
You must take with you seven of every kind of clean animal, the male and its mate, two of every kind of unclean animal, the male and its mate,
Deuteronomy 33:27
The everlasting God is a refuge, and underneath you are his eternal arms; he has driven out enemies before you, and has said, "Destroy!"
2 Kings 4:4-5
Go and close the door behind you and your sons. Pour the olive oil into all the containers; set aside each one when you have filled it."
Psalm 46:2
For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,
Psalm 91:1-10
As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the sovereign One, and resides in the protective shadow of the mighty king --
Proverbs 3:23
Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.
Matthew 25:10
But while they had gone to buy it, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding banquet. Then the door was shut.
Luke 13:25
Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will stand outside and start to knock on the door and beg him, 'Lord, let us in!' But he will answer you, 'I don't know where you come from.'
John 10:27-30
My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
1 Peter 1:5
who by God's power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.