Genesis 9:1

KJV

And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.

— Genesis 9:1, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. God blesses Noah and his sons, grants them dominion over animals, and permits eating meat but forbids consuming blood. God establishes a covenant with Noah, setting the rainbow as its sign and promising never to destroy the earth by flood …

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Other Translations

ASV

And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.

YLT

And God blesseth Noah, and his sons, and saith to them, `Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the earth;

BBE

And God gave his blessing to Noah and his sons, and said, Be fertile, and have increase, and make the earth full.

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