15 Pairs of all creatures that have the breath of life in them came to Noah and entered the ark.

Other Translations of Genesis 7:15

King James Version

15 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life.

English Standard Version

15 They went into the ark with Noah, two and two of all flesh in which there was the breath of life.

The Message

15 They came to Noah and to the ship in pairs - everything and anything that had the breath of life in it,

New King James Version

15 And they went into the ark to Noah, two by two, of all flesh in which is the breath of life.

New Living Translation

15 Two by two they came into the boat, representing every living thing that breathes.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 7:15

Commentary on Genesis 7:13-16

(Read Genesis 7:13-16)

The ravenous creatures were made mild and manageable; yet, when this occasion was over, they were of the same kind as before; for the ark did not alter their natures. Hypocrites in the church, who outwardly conform to the laws of that ark, are yet unchanged; and it will appear, one time or other, what kind they are after. God continued his care of Noah. God shut the door, to secure him and keep him safe in the ark; also to keep all others for ever out. In what manner this was done, God has not been pleased to make known. There is much of our gospel duty and privilege to be seen in Noah's safety in the ark. The apostle makes it a type of christian baptism, Luke 13:25.