Genesis 6:21
New International Version
You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them.”

New Living Translation
And be sure to take on board enough food for your family and for all the animals.”

English Standard Version
Also take with you every sort of food that is eaten, and store it up. It shall serve as food for you and for them.”

Berean Standard Bible
You are also to take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten and gather it as food for yourselves and for the animals.”

King James Bible
And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

New King James Version
And you shall take for yourself of all food that is eaten, and you shall gather it to yourself; and it shall be food for you and for them.”

New American Standard Bible
As for you, take for yourself some of every food that is edible, and gather it to yourself; and it shall be food for you and them.”

NASB 1995
“As for you, take for yourself some of all food which is edible, and gather it to yourself; and it shall be for food for you and for them.”

NASB 1977
“And as for you, take for yourself some of all food which is edible, and gather it to yourself; and it shall be for food for you and for them.”

Legacy Standard Bible
As for you, take for yourself some of all food which is edible, and gather it to yourself; and it shall be for food for you and for them.”

Amplified Bible
Also take with you every kind of food that is edible, and you shall collect and store it; and it shall be food for you and for them.”

Christian Standard Bible
Take with you every kind of food that is eaten; gather it as food for you and for them.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Take with you every kind of food that is eaten; gather it as food for you and for them.”

American Standard Version
And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

Contemporary English Version
Store up enough food both for yourself and for them.

English Revised Version
And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Take every kind of food that can be eaten and store it. It will be food for you and the animals."

Good News Translation
Take along all kinds of food for you and for them."

International Standard Version
For your part, take some of the edible food and store it away—these stores will be food for you and the animals."

Majority Standard Bible
You are also to take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten and gather it as food for yourselves and for the animals.?

NET Bible
And you must take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten, and gather it together. It will be food for you and for them.

New Heart English Bible
And as for you, take for yourself all the kinds of food that are eaten, and gather it to yourself; and it will be food for you, and for them."

Webster's Bible Translation
And take thou to thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.

World English Bible
Take with you some of all food that is eaten, and gather it to yourself; and it will be for food for you, and for them.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you, take for yourself from all food that is eaten; and you have gathered [it] to yourself, and it has been for you and for them for food.”

Young's Literal Translation
'And thou, take to thyself of all food that is eaten; and thou hast gathered unto thyself, and it hath been to thee and to them for food.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And take thou to thee of all food which shall be eaten, and thou shalt collect to thee, and it shall be to thee and to them for food.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt take unto thee of all food that may be eaten, and thou shalt lay it up with thee: and it shall be food for thee and them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, you shall take with you from all the foods that are able to be eaten, and you shall carry these with you. And these shall be used as food, some for you, and the rest for them.”

New American Bible
Moreover, you are to provide yourself with all the food that is to be eaten, and store it away, that it may serve as provisions for you and for them.

New Revised Standard Version
Also take with you every kind of food that is eaten, and store it up; and it shall serve as food for you and for them.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you must take a supply of all food that is eaten, and you shall store it by you; and it shall be for food for you and for them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you take for yourselves from every food that is eaten, and gather to yourselves, and it will be yours and theirs for food.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt take to thyself of all kinds of food which ye eat, and thou shalt gather them to thyself, and it shall be for thee and them to eat.

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Context
Noah Builds the Ark
20Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive. 21You are also to take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten and gather it as food for yourselves and for the animals.” 22So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.…

Cross References
Exodus 16:4
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.

Exodus 12:39
Since their dough had no leaven, the people baked what they had brought out of Egypt into unleavened loaves. For when they had been driven out of Egypt, they could not delay and had not prepared any provisions for themselves.

Exodus 16:31-35
Now the house of Israel called the bread manna. It was white like coriander seed and tasted like wafers made with honey. / Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” ...

Exodus 12:17
So you are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this very day I brought your divisions out of the land of Egypt. You must keep this day as a permanent statute for the generations to come.

Exodus 16:23
He told them, “This is what the LORD has said: ‘Tomorrow is to be a day of complete rest, a holy Sabbath to the LORD. So bake what you want to bake, and boil what you want to boil. Then set aside whatever remains and keep it until morning.’”

Exodus 12:24-25
And you are to keep this command as a permanent statute for you and your descendants. / When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as He promised, you are to keep this service.

Exodus 16:32-34
Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Keep an omer of manna for the generations to come, so that they may see the bread I fed you in the wilderness when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’” / So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” / And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Exodus 12:3-4
Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. / If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly.

Exodus 16:19-20
Then Moses said to them, “No one may keep any of it until morning.” / But they did not listen to Moses; some people left part of it until morning, and it became infested with maggots and began to smell. So Moses was angry with them.

Exodus 12:8-10
They are to eat the meat that night, roasted over the fire, along with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. / Do not eat any of the meat raw or cooked in boiling water, but only roasted over the fire—its head and legs and inner parts. / Do not leave any of it until morning; before the morning you must burn up any part that is left over.

Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.

Matthew 6:25-26
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / 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?

Matthew 6:31-32
Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Matthew 4:4
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


Treasury of Scripture

And take you to you of all food that is eaten, and you shall gather it to you; and it shall be for food for you, and for them.

Genesis 1:29,30
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat…

Job 38:41
Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.

Job 40:20
Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.

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Genesis 6
1. The wickedness of the world, which provoked God's wrath.
8. Noah finds grace.
9. His family line
14. The order, form, dimensions, and building of the ark.














You are also to take for yourself
This phrase indicates a direct command from God to Noah, emphasizing personal responsibility and obedience. The Hebrew root for "take" is "laqach," which often implies receiving or acquiring with intention. This command underscores the active role Noah must play in God's plan, highlighting the importance of human agency in divine missions. It reflects the broader biblical theme of stewardship, where individuals are entrusted with tasks that require diligence and faithfulness.

every kind of food that is eaten
The phrase "every kind of food" suggests a comprehensive gathering of sustenance, indicating God's provision and foresight. The Hebrew word for "food" is "okel," which encompasses all that is consumable and nourishing. This directive ensures the survival of both humans and animals during the flood, symbolizing God's care for all creation. It also reflects the diversity of God's provision, reminding believers of the abundance found in God's creation and His ability to meet all needs.

and gather it
The act of gathering implies preparation and organization. The Hebrew word "asaph" means to collect or assemble, suggesting a methodical approach to fulfilling God's command. This action requires foresight and planning, qualities that are essential for faithful living. It serves as a reminder that while God provides, humans are called to participate actively in His plans through diligent work and preparation.

as food for yourselves
This phrase highlights the necessity of self-care and sustenance. The provision for "yourselves" indicates that God is concerned with the well-being of Noah and his family. It underscores the biblical principle that while serving others, one must also ensure their own needs are met. This balance is crucial for effective stewardship and service, reflecting the holistic care God desires for His people.

and for the animals
The inclusion of animals in God's provision plan demonstrates His care for all living creatures. The Hebrew word for "animals" is "behemah," which refers to beasts or cattle, indicating the breadth of God's concern. This phrase reinforces the interconnectedness of creation and humanity's role in caring for it. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility to protect and sustain the environment and all its inhabitants, reflecting God's love and care for the entire world.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You are also
וְאַתָּ֣ה (wə·’at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

to take
קַח־ (qaḥ-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

for yourself
אֵלֶ֑יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

every kind
מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of food
מַֽאֲכָל֙ (ma·’ă·ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3978: An eatable

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

is eaten
יֵֽאָכֵ֔ל (yê·’ā·ḵêl)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

and gather [it]
וְאָסַפְתָּ֖ (wə·’ā·sap̄·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

as food for yourselves
לְאָכְלָֽה׃ (lə·’āḵ·lāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 402: Food, eating

[and] for [the animals].”
לְךָ֛ (lə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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