Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
NET Bible
Those that entered were male and female, just as God commanded him. Then the Lord shut him in.
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 Two of each living creature entered the ark with Noah. 16 The males and females of each living creature entered the ark, just as God had commanded. Then the LORD sealed them inside. 17 The flood continued throughout the earth for 40 days, while the flood waters increased, lifting the ark so that it rose above the surface of the earth.
Cross References
Genesis 7:2-3
You are to take with you seven pairs of every clean animal, a male and its mate, and two of the unclean animals, a male and its mate;
Deuteronomy 33:27
The God of old is a dwelling place, with everlasting arms underneath. He drove out your enemies before you and said: "Destroy them!'
2 Kings 4:4-5
Then go in and shut the door behind you, taking only your children, and pour oil into all of the pots. As each one is filled, set it aside."
Psalm 46:2
Therefore we will not be frightened when the earth roars, when the mountains shake in the depths of the seas,
Psalm 91:1-10
The one who lives in the shelter of the Most High, who rests in the shadow of the Almighty,
Proverbs 3:23
Then you will travel safely on your way, and your foot will not stumble.
Matthew 25:10
"While they were away buying it, the groom arrived. Those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was closed.
Luke 13:25
After the homeowner gets up and closes the door, you can stand outside, knock on the door, and say again and again, "Lord, open the door for us!' But he will answer you, "I don't know where you come from.'
John 10:27-30
My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me.
1 Peter 1:5
Through faith you are being protected by God's power for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of this era.