Genesis 8:21
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King James Version (modern wording)
And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again strike any more every thing living, as I have done.
Genesis 8:21 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And Jehovah smelled the sweet savor; and Jehovah said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake, for that the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more everything living, as I have done.
Genesis 8:21 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.
Genesis 8:21 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 8:21 say?
Genesis 8:21 in modern King James wording reads: "And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again strike any more every thing living, as I have done."
Where is Genesis 8:21 found in the Bible?
Genesis 8:21 is verse 21 of chapter 8 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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