King James Version
What Does Genesis 7:3 Mean?
“Of fowls also of the air by sevens , the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. by sevens: Heb. seven seven”
Context
1
And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
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. by sevens: Heb. seven seven
3
Of fowls also of the air by sevens , the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. by sevens: Heb. seven seven
4
For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. destroy: Heb. blot out
5
And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**16. A window--**probably a skylight, formed of some transparent substance unknown.
**in a cubit shalt thou finish it above--**a direction to raise the roof in the middle, seemingly to form a gentle slope for letting the water run off.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Genesis. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Genesis 7:3 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.