Genesis 9:8

8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him:

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Genesis 9:8 in Other Translations

8 And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying,

8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him,

8 Then God told Noah and his sons,

8 Then God spoke to Noah and his sons:

8 Then God said to Noah and his sons with him,

Genesis 9:8 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 9:8

And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him
Not only what is contained in the preceding verses, but in the subsequent ones:

saying;
as follows.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Genesis 9:8 In-Context

6 “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind.

7 As for you, be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it.”

8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him:

9 “I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you

10 and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock and all the wild animals, all those that came out of the ark with you—every living creature on earth.

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