Genesis 6:20

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَسَيَنْضَمُّ إلَيكَ زَوْجانِ مِنْ كُلِّ نَوْعٍ مِنَ الطُّيُورِ، وَكُلِّ نَوْعٍ مِنَ الحَيواناتِ، وَكُلِّ نَوعٍ مِنَ الحَيَواناتِ الزّاحِفَةِ عَلَى الأرْضِ، لِكَي تُحافِظَ عَلَى حَياتِها.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is part of God's instructions to Noah about the animals that would come onto the ark. God specifies that Noah would receive two of every kind of bird, cattle, and creeping thing to preserve their kinds. The message highlights God's plan to ensure the survival of different species through the flood.

Explained for Children

Imagine if all the animals in the world were going to a big party on a boat, and Noah was the party planner. God told Noah that two of every kind of animal, like birds, cows, and bugs, would come to the party to make sure that after the big rain, there would still be all kinds of animals around.

Historical Background

Genesis was written by Moses around 1440-1400 BCE, and it details the story of creation, the fall of man, and the flood. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was that of nomadic tribes and early agricultural societies in the Middle East.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of preserving biodiversity. Just as Noah had a critical role in ensuring the survival of different species, we too can take steps to protect endangered species and maintain ecological balance in our environment.

Topics

• creation
• preservation
• faith
• diversity
• protection
• obedience

Related Verses

• Genesis 7:2
• Genesis 7:9
• Deuteronomy 4:15
• Matthew 24:38
• Luke 17:26

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God instruct Noah to take two of each kind?

God wanted to ensure the survival of all species after the flood, making Noah's mission critical for biodiversity.

How does this verse apply to environmental issues today?

It reminds us of the importance of protecting and preserving different species to maintain ecological balance, reflecting God's original plan for the earth.

What does 'kinds' mean in the context of animals?

In this context, 'kinds' refers to the broad categories of animals that would be preserved, not necessarily specific species, as understood in modern biology.

How can we apply the message of this verse in our daily lives?

We can take steps to protect the environment and promote biodiversity, just as Noah was tasked with preserving different kinds of animals.