Genesis 7:14 Meaning and Explanation
“They, and every beast after his kind, and all the cattle after their kind, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind, and every fowl after his kind, every bird of every sort.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The ark contains humans and representatives of every animal kind—cattle, creeping things, and birds of all varieties.
The Context of Genesis 7:14
All animal kinds are aboard the ark, each category preserved distinctly.
What Does Genesis 7:14 Mean?
The phrase after his kind appears five times, emphasizing genetic integrity and biological diversity. Each creature type is preserved distinctly, maintaining the categories God established at creation. This is not a random assortment but a systematic catalog ensuring no branch of creation is lost.
The comprehensive listing—beasts, cattle, creeping things, fowl, every bird of every sort—stresses completeness. From the largest animals to the smallest crawling creatures, from majestic birds to those of humble kind, all find shelter. This scope reflects God's care for the totality of His creation.
Genesis 7:14 in the Original Language
min (min), kind — each creature type according to its category, preserving biological and genetic identity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 7:14
What does Genesis 7:14 mean?
The ark contains humans and representatives of every animal kind—cattle, creeping things, and birds of all varieties.
What is the context of Genesis 7:14?
All animal kinds are aboard the ark, each category preserved distinctly.