Genesis 6:1

“And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And it came to passe, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were borne vnto them:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now it came about, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the ground, and daughters were born unto them,
- American Standard Version (1901)

And after a time, when men were increasing on the earth, and had daughters,
- Basic English Bible

And it came to pass when mankind began to multiply on the earth, and daughters were born to them,
- Darby Bible

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them,
- Webster's Bible

It happened, when men began to multiply on the surface of the ground, and daughters were born to them,
- World English Bible

And it cometh to pass that mankind have begun to multiply on the face of the ground, and daughters have been born to them,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 6:1


6:1 Men began to multiply upon the face of the earth - This was the effect of the blessing, #Gen 1:28|, and yet man's corruption so abused this blessing, that it turned into a curse.


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