Genesis 9:10

Authorized King James Version

And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out of the ark, to every beast of the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֵ֨ת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#2
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
נֶ֤פֶשׁ
H5315
creature
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#4
חַיַּ֥ת
H2416
And with every living
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
#5
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
אִתְּכֶ֔ם
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#7
בָּע֧וֹף
H5775
that is with you of the fowl
a bird (as covered with feathers, or rather as covering with wings), often collectively
#8
בַּבְּהֵמָ֛ה
H929
of the cattle
properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
#9
וּֽבְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
חַיַּ֥ת
H2416
And with every living
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
#11
הָאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
of the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#12
אִתְּכֶ֑ם
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#13
מִכֹּל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
יֹֽצְאֵ֣י
H3318
with you from all that go out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#15
הַתֵּבָ֔ה
H8392
of the ark
a box
#16
לְכֹ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#17
חַיַּ֥ת
H2416
And with every living
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
#18
הָאָֽרֶץ׃
H776
of the earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Genesis, this passage highlights creation and providence through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Genesis.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of ancient Near Eastern narrative literature addressing origins and identity shapes this text's meaning. The development from creation to divine election established God's sovereign care over history Understanding a worldview where divine beings actively governed natural and historical processes helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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