Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. New Living Translation And I have given every green plant as food for all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, and the small animals that scurry along the ground—everything that has life.” And that is what happened. English Standard Version And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Berean Standard Bible And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. King James Bible And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. New King James Version Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food”; and it was so. New American Standard Bible and to every animal of the earth and to every bird of the sky and to everything that moves on the earth which has life, I have given every green plant for food”; and it was so. NASB 1995 and to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the sky and to every thing that moves on the earth which has life, I have given every green plant for food"; and it was so. NASB 1977 and to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the sky and to every thing that moves on the earth which has life, I have given every green plant for food”; and it was so. Legacy Standard Bible and to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the sky and to every thing that creeps on the earth which has life, I have given every green plant for food”; and it was so. Amplified Bible and to all the animals on the earth and to every bird of the air and to everything that moves on the ground—to everything in which there is the breath of life—I have given every green plant for food”; and it was so [because He commanded it]. Christian Standard Bible for all the wildlife of the earth, for every bird of the sky, and for every creature that crawls on the earth—everything having the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Holman Christian Standard Bible for all the wildlife of the earth, for every bird of the sky, and for every creature that crawls on the earth—everything having the breath of life in it. I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. American Standard Version and to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the heavens, and to everything that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for food: and it was so. Contemporary English Version And I have given the green plants as food for everything else that breathes, including animals, both wild and tame, and birds. And so it was. English Revised Version and to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have given all green plants as food to every land animal, every bird in the sky, and every animal that crawls on the earth-every living, breathing animal." And so it was. Good News Translation but for all the wild animals and for all the birds I have provided grass and leafy plants for food"--and it was done. International Standard Version I have given all green plants as food for every wild animal of the earth, every bird that flies, and to every living thing that crawls on the earth." And that is what happened. Majority Standard Bible And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. NET Bible And to all the animals of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to all the creatures that move on the ground--everything that has the breath of life in it--I give every green plant for food." It was so. New Heart English Bible And to every wild animal of the earth, and to every tame animal of the earth, and to every flying creature of the sky, and to every creature that crawls on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green plant for food." Webster's Bible Translation And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every animal that creepeth upon the earth, in which is life, I have given every green herb for food: and it was so. World English Bible To every animal of the earth, and to every bird of the sky, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food;” and it was so. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the heavens, and to every creeping thing on the earth, in which [is] breath of life, every green herb [is] for food”: and it is so. Young's Literal Translation and to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the heavens, and to every creeping thing on the earth, in which is breath of life, every green herb is for food:' and it is so. Smith's Literal Translation And to every living thing of the earth, and to all the birds of the heavens and to every thing creeping upon the earth, in which is a living soul, every green herb for food: and it shall be so. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd to all the beasts of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to all that move upon the earth, and wherein there is life, that they may have to feed upon. And it was so done. Catholic Public Domain Version and for all the animals of the land, and for all the flying things of the air, and for everything that moves upon the earth and in which there is a living soul, so that they may have these on which to feed.” And so it became. New American Bible and to all the wild animals, all the birds of the air, and all the living creatures that crawl on the earth, I give all the green plants for food. And so it happened. New Revised Standard Version And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to everything that creeps upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for food; and it was so. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And every animal of the wilderness and every bird of Heaven and for everything that swarms on the Earth that has in it the living soul and all green grass for food”, and it was so. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is a living soul, [I have given] every green herb for food.' And it was so. Brenton Septuagint Translation And to all the wild beasts of the earth, and to all the flying creatures of heaven, and to every reptile creeping on the earth, which has in itself the breath of life, even every green plant for food; and it was so. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sixth Day…29Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. 30And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth— everything that has the breath of life in it— I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. 31And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.… Cross References Psalm 104:14-15 He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: / wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart. Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Job 38:41 Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food? Isaiah 11:6-9 The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ... Isaiah 65:25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but the food of the serpent will be dust. They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain,” says the LORD. Ezekiel 34:14 I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! Acts 14:17 Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” Romans 8:19-22 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ... 1 Timothy 4:4 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Revelation 5:13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” Treasury of Scripture And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creeps on the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. Genesis 9:3 Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things. Job 38:39-41 Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions, … Job 39:4,8,30 Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them… life. Jump to Previous Air Animal Beast Beasts Bird Birds Breath Creatures Creepeth Creeping Creeps Earth Face Food Fowl Green Ground Herb Life Meat Move Moves Moving Plant Sky Soul WhereinJump to Next Air Animal Beast Beasts Bird Birds Breath Creatures Creepeth Creeping Creeps Earth Face Food Fowl Green Ground Herb Life Meat Move Moves Moving Plant Sky Soul WhereinGenesis 1 1. God creates heaven and earth;3. the light; 6. the firmament; 9. separates the dry land; 14. forms the sun, moon, and stars; 20. fishes and fowls; 24. cattle, wild beasts, and creeping things; 26. creates man in his own image, blesses him; 29. grants the fruits of the earth for food. And to every beast of the earth The phrase "beast of the earth" refers to all terrestrial animals created by God. The Hebrew word for "beast" is "חַיָּה" (chayyah), which signifies living creatures. This term underscores the diversity and vitality of God's creation, emphasizing His provision for all forms of life. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this phrase would encompass a wide range of animals, highlighting God's comprehensive care for His creation. and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth everything that has the breath of life in it I have given every green plant for food And it was so Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And to everyוּֽלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every beast חַיַּ֣ת (ḥay·yaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life of the earth הָ֠אָרֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and every וּלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every bird ע֨וֹף (‘ō·wp̄) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5775: Flying creatures of the air הַשָּׁמַ֜יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and every וּלְכֹ֣ל ׀ (ū·lə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every creature that crawls רוֹמֵ֣שׂ (rō·w·mêś) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7430: To glide swiftly, to crawl, move with short steps, to swarm upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the earth— הָאָ֗רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land everything that has אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the breath נֶ֣פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of life חַיָּ֔ה (ḥay·yāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life in it— אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case [I have given] every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every green יֶ֥רֶק (ye·req) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3418: Pallor, the yellowish green of young and sickly vegetation, verdure, grass, vegetation plant עֵ֖שֶׂב (‘ê·śeḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6212: Herb, herbage for food.” לְאָכְלָ֑ה (lə·’āḵ·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 402: Food, eating And it was וַֽיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be so. כֵֽן׃ (ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus Links Genesis 1:30 NIVGenesis 1:30 NLT Genesis 1:30 ESV Genesis 1:30 NASB Genesis 1:30 KJV Genesis 1:30 BibleApps.com Genesis 1:30 Biblia Paralela Genesis 1:30 Chinese Bible Genesis 1:30 French Bible Genesis 1:30 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 1:30 To every animal of the earth (Gen. 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