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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Everything on dry land that had the breath of life in its nostrils died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Everything that breathed and lived on dry land died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Everything on the dry land in whose nostrils was the breath of life died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of all that was on dry land, everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />All in whose nostrils <i>was</i> the breath of life, of all that <i>was</i> in the dry <i>land</i>, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />All in whose nostrils <i>was</i> the breath of the spirit of life, all that <i>was</i> on the dry <i>land,</i> died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of all that was on the dry land, all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of all that was on the dry land, all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of all that was on the dry land, all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />All in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life—of all that was on the dry land—died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Everything on the dry land, all in whose nostrils was the breath <i>and</i> spirit of life, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everything with the breath of the spirit of life in its nostrils —everything on dry land died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everything with the breath of the spirit of life in its nostrils—everything on dry land died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, of all that was on the dry land, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, of all that was in the dry land, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everything on dry land (every living, breathing creature) died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Everything on earth that breathed died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Everything that breathed and everything that had lived on dry land died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of all that was on dry land, everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Everything on dry land that had the breath of life in its nostrils died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All in whose nostrils breathed the breath of life, of all that was on the dry land, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was on the dry land, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All on the dry land, in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, died. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />all in whose nostrils [is] breath of a living spirit—of all that [is] in the dry land—have died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> all in whose nostrils is breath of a living spirit -- of all that is in the dry land -- have died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />All which the breath of the spirit of life in the nostrils of all which is in the dry land died.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all things wherein there is the breath of life on the earth, died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and everything in which there is the breath of life on earth, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Everything on dry land with the breath of life in its nostrils died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />everything on dry land in whose nostrils was the breath of life died.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Everything in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was on the dry land, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Everything that had the breath of the Spirit of life in its nostrils, of everything that was on dry land, died.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, whatsoever was in the dry land, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all things which have the breath of life, and whatever was on the dry land, died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/7-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=1620" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/7.htm">The Duration of the Flood</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>And every living thing that moved upon the earth perished—birds, livestock, animals, every creature that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kōl (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">Of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that was</a> <a href="/hebrew/2724.htm" title="2724: be·ḥā·rā·ḇāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Dry ground. Feminine of chareb; a desert.">on dry land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that had</a> <a href="/hebrew/5397.htm" title="5397: niš·maṯ- (N-fsc) -- Breath. From nasham; a puff, i.e. Wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. Or an animal.">the breath</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-cs) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yîm (N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">life</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: bə·’ap·pāw (Prep-b:: N-mdc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">in its nostrils</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: mê·ṯū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>And every living thing on the face of the earth was destroyed—man and livestock, crawling creatures and birds of the air; they were blotted out from the earth, and only Noah and those with him in the ark remained.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a></span><br />Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-14.htm">Job 34:14-15</a></span><br />If He were to set His heart to it and withdraw His Spirit and breath, / all flesh would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-29.htm">Psalm 104:29</a></span><br />When You hide Your face, they are terrified; when You take away their breath, they die and return to dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:7</a></span><br />before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Isaiah 42:5</a></span><br />This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-5.htm">Ezekiel 37:5-6</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will come to life. / I will attach tendons to you and make flesh grow upon you and cover you with skin. I will put breath within you so that you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-25.htm">Acts 17:25</a></span><br />Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Acts 17:28</a></span><br />‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Romans 8:20-22</a></span><br />For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. / We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-45.htm">1 Corinthians 15:45</a></span><br />So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-6.htm">2 Peter 3:6</a></span><br />through which the world of that time perished in the flood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-11.htm">Revelation 11:11</a></span><br />But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/12-10.htm">Job 12:10</a></span><br />The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-4.htm">Psalm 146:4</a></span><br />When his spirit departs, he returns to the ground; on that very day his plans perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-16.htm">Isaiah 57:16</a></span><br />For I will not accuse you forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the spirit of man would grow weak before Me—the breath of life I have made.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died.</p><p class="hdg">breath of life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a></b></br> And the LORD God formed man <i>of</i> the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-17.htm">Genesis 6:17</a></b></br> And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein <i>is</i> the breath of life, from under heaven; <i>and</i> every thing that <i>is</i> in the earth shall die.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/7-15.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/genesis/7-21.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/1-10.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/genesis/6-17.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/7-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Nostrils</a> <a href="/genesis/7-15.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/genesis/2-19.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Breath</a> <a href="/genesis/9-29.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/8-13.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/genesis/8-3.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/9-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Nostrils</a> <a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/genesis/8-19.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/7-1.htm">Noah, his family and the living creatures enter the ark.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/7-6.htm">The flood begins.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/7-17.htm">The increase of the flood for forty days.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/7-21.htm">All flesh is destroyed by it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/7-24.htm">Its duration of 150 days.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The flood narrative in Genesis is a pivotal event that demonstrates God's judgment on a corrupt world. The mention of "dry land" distinguishes between creatures that lived on land and those in the water, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the flood. This aligns with the ancient Near Eastern understanding of the world, where land and water were distinct realms. The flood's universality is echoed in other ancient texts, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, though the biblical account uniquely emphasizes divine judgment and mercy.<p><b>everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils</b><br>The "breath of life" is a phrase that recalls the creation account in <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>, where God breathes life into Adam. This connection underscores the sanctity and divine origin of life. The breath of life signifies the animating force given by God, distinguishing living beings from inanimate objects. The focus on nostrils may reflect the Hebrew understanding of life as intimately connected to breath, a concept also seen in <a href="/job/27-3.htm">Job 27:3</a>. This phrase serves as a reminder of the life-giving power of God and the seriousness of His judgment when life is taken away.<p><b>died</b><br>The death of all land-dwelling creatures signifies the totality of the flood's destruction, fulfilling God's warning in <a href="/genesis/6-17.htm">Genesis 6:17</a>. This event prefigures later acts of divine judgment, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and ultimately points to the final judgment described in Revelation. Theologically, this death serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of sin and the holiness of God. It also foreshadows the redemptive work of Christ, who conquers death and offers eternal life to those who believe. The flood narrative, therefore, is not only a story of judgment but also a precursor to the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/noah.htm">Noah</a></b><br>A righteous man chosen by God to build the ark and preserve life during the flood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_flood.htm">The Flood</a></b><br>A cataclysmic event sent by God to cleanse the earth of its widespread wickedness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark.htm">The Ark</a></b><br>The vessel constructed by Noah under God's instructions to save his family and pairs of every kind of animal.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>The setting of the flood, which was covered by water, leading to the destruction of all life on dry land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Creator who judged the earth's wickedness and provided a means of salvation through Noah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>God's control over life and death is absolute. He is the giver and taker of life, and His judgments are just.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The flood serves as a stark reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Noah's obedience to God's commands saved him and his family. Our obedience to God is crucial in our walk of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_of_salvation.htm">God's Provision of Salvation</a></b><br>Just as God provided the ark as a means of salvation, He provides Jesus Christ as the way to eternal life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_repentance.htm">The Urgency of Repentance</a></b><br>The suddenness of the flood underscores the need for immediate repentance and readiness for God's future judgment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_the_flood_global_or_local.htm">Was the flood worldwide or confined to one area?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_breath_of_life.htm">What defines the breath of life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_24_6's_'curse'_devour_earth.htm">In Isaiah 24:6, how could the “curse” devour the earth if other parts of the Bible do not mention such a universal destruction? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_noah_fit_all_on_the_ark.htm">How did Noah fit all animals on the Ark?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/7-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Of all</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכֹּ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that [had been]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on dry land,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּחָֽרָבָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(be·ḥā·rā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2724.htm">Strong's 2724: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dry ground</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everything</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֡ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that had</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר֩</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the breath</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְׁמַת־</span> <span class="translit">(niš·maṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5397.htm">Strong's 5397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A puff, wind, angry, vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect, an animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֨וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">life</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיִּ֜ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in its nostrils</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַפָּ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ap·pāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">died.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽתוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ṯū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/7-22.htm">Genesis 7:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/7-22.htm">OT Law: Genesis 7:22 All in whose nostrils was the breath (Gen. 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