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Genesis 8:17

Genesis 8:17
Bring forth with thee every living thing that is with thee, of all flesh, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth, and be fruitful, and multiply upon the earth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Noah went forth,.... Being obedient to the divine command, and no doubt with great pleasure in his countenance, and with a heart full of thankfulness for so great a deliverance:

and his sons,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 8:15-22

- XXVII. The Ark Was Evacuated 19. משׁפחה mı̂shpāchah, “kind, clan, family.” שׁפחה shı̂pchâh, “maid-servant; related: spread.” 20. מזבח mı̂zbēach, “altar; related: slay animals, sacrifice.” 21. עלה…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 8:15-19

Here is, I. Noah's dismission out of the ark, Gen 8:15-17. Observe, 1. Noah did not stir till God bade him. As he had a command to go into the ark (Gen 7:1), so, how tedious soever his confinement…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

that they may breed abundantly The same word as in Gen 1:20, "let the waters bring forth abundantly" (see note). Cf. Gen 9:7.

be fruitful, and multiply as in Gen 1:22; Gen 1:24-28. The repetition of…