Genesis 6:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.
Genesis 6:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And I, behold, I do bring the flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; everything that is in the earth shall die.
Genesis 6:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
And behold, I will bring floodwaters upon the earth to destroy every creature under the heavens that has the breath of life. Everything on the earth will perish.
Genesis 6:17 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 6:17 say?
Genesis 6:17 in modern King James wording reads: "And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die."
Where is Genesis 6:17 found in the Bible?
Genesis 6:17 is verse 17 of chapter 6 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
Which translations of Genesis 6:17 can I read here?
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