Genesis 7:2
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens,.... From hence it appears, that the distinction of clean and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 7:1-9
- The Ark Was Entered 2. טהור ṭâhôr “clean, fit for food or sacrifice.” 4. יקוּם yeqûm “standing thing; what grows…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Of every clean beast - So we find the distinction between clean and unclean animals existed long before the Mosaic law.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 7:1-4
Here is, I. A gracious invitation of Noah and his family into a place of safety, now that the flood of waters was…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Of every clean beast The distinction is here made between the clean and the unclean animals. Categories of both kinds,…
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