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Genesis 6:16-18
International Standard Version
Genesis 6:16-18
International Standard Version
16 Make a roof[a] for the ark, and finish the walls[b] to within one cubit[c] from the top.[d] Place the entrance in the side of the ark, and build a lower, a middle, and an upper deck.
17 “For my part, I’m about to flood the earth with water and destroy every living thing[e] that breathes. Everything on earth will die. 18 However, I will establish my own covenant with you, and you are to enter the ark—you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives.
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- Genesis 6:16 Or cupola
- Genesis 6:16 The Heb. lacks the walls
- Genesis 6:16 I.e. about one and a half feet
- Genesis 6:16 I.e. for a skylight
- Genesis 6:17 Lit. thing under heaven
Genesis 6:16-18
New International Version
Genesis 6:16-18
New International Version
16 Make a roof for it, leaving below the roof an opening one cubit[a] high all around.[b] Put a door in the side of the ark and make lower, middle and upper decks. 17 I am going to bring floodwaters(A) on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish.(B) 18 But I will establish my covenant with you,(C) and you will enter the ark(D)—you and your sons and your wife and your sons’ wives with you.
Footnotes
- Genesis 6:16 That is, about 18 inches or about 45 centimeters
- Genesis 6:16 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.
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