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Genesis 2:19

Genesis 2:19
And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air,.... Or "had formed them" (e) on the fifth and sixth days; and these were formed two and two, male and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Here, as in several previous instances Gen 1:5; Gen 2:4, Gen 2:8-9, the narrative reverts to the earlier part of the sixth day. This is, therefore, another example of the connection according to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Out of the ground, etc. - Concerning the formation of the different kinds of animals, see the preceding chapter, Genesis 1 (note).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 2:18-20

Here we have, I. An instance of the Creator's care of man and his fatherly concern for his comfort, Gen 2:18. Though God had let him know that he was a subject, by giving him a command, (Gen 2:16, Gen…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And out of the ground The animals also(LXX adds ἔτι; so also Sam.) are "formed," or "moulded," out of the ground, like man: see Gen 2:2. They are brought into man's presence to see whether they could…

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