Genesis 9:7

7 You're here to bear fruit, reproduce, lavish life on the Earth, live bountifully!"

Genesis 9:7 In-Context

5 "But your own lifeblood I will avenge; I will avenge it against both animals and other humans.
6 Whoever sheds human blood, by humans let his blood be shed, Because God made humans in his image reflecting God's very nature.
7 You're here to bear fruit, reproduce, lavish life on the Earth, live bountifully!"
8 Then God spoke to Noah and his sons:
9 "I'm setting up my covenant with you including your children who will come after you,

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