Genesis 7:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 7:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 7:2 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 7:2 — KJV
“Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. by sevens: Heb. seven seven”
— Genesis 7:2 (KJV)
Genesis 7:2 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 7:2
“That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the LORD'S. set...: Heb. cause to pass over”
Shares key themes with Genesis 7:2: every, beast, shalt
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Genesis 7:2: every, clean, beast
“Every thing that openeth the matrix in all flesh, which they bring unto the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall be thine: nevertheless the firstborn of man shalt thou surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 7:2: every, clean, beast
“Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured. sort: Heb. wing to be...: Heb. to devour”
Shares key themes with Genesis 7:2: every, beast, shalt
“And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 7:2: every, shalt, male
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