New English Translation
Genesis 1:29
29Then God said, “I now give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the entire earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
Genesis 1:29 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
- New International Version (NIV)Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.
Context of Genesis 1:29
27God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them. 28God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply! Fill the earth and subdue it! Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that moves on the ground.” Then God said, “I now give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the entire earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30And to all the animals of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to all the creatures that move on the ground – everything that has the breath of life in it – I give every green plant for food.” It was so. 31God saw all that he had made – and it was very good! There was evening, and there was morning, the sixth day.
Read all of Genesis 1Genesis 1:29 word by word
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֱלֹהִ֗ים הִנֵּה֩ נָתַ֨תִּי לָכֶ֜ם אֶת־כָּל־עֵ֣שֶׂב׀ זֹרֵ֣עַ זֶ֗רַע אֲשֶׁר֙ עַל־פְּנֵ֣י כָל־הָאָ֔רֶץ וְאֶת־כָּל־הָעֵ֛ץ אֲשֶׁר־בּ֥וֹ פְרִי־עֵ֖ץ זֹרֵ֣עַ זָ֑רַע לָכֶ֥ם יִֽהְיֶ֖ה לְאָכְלָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
- saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
- Beholdהִנֵּהhinnêh · beholdH2009
- I have givenנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
- you every herbעֵ֫שֶׂב‛eώeb · vegetationH6212
- bearingזָרַעzâra‛ · to sowH2232
- seedזֶ֫רַעzera‛ · seedH2233
- upon the faceפָּנֶהpânîym · face: surfaceH6440
- of all the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
- and every treeעֵץ‛êts · treeH6086
- the fruitפְּרִיperîy · fruitH6529
- to you it shall beהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
- for meatאׇכְלָה'ôklâh · foodH402
Cross-references for Genesis 1:29
- Psalms 24:1The Lord owns the earth and all it contains, the world and all who live in it.
- Psalms 115:16The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.
- Hosea 2:8Yet until now she has refused to acknowledge that I was the one who gave her the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil; and that it was I who lavished on her the silver and gold – which they used in worshiping Baal!
- Acts 17:24The God who made the world and everything in it, who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by human hands,
- 1 Timothy 6:17Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
- Genesis 2:16Then the Lord God commanded the man, “You may freely eat fruit from every tree of the orchard,
- Genesis 9:3You may eat any moving thing that lives. As I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
- Job 36:31It is by these that he judges the nations and supplies food in abundance.
- Psalms 104:14He provides grass for the cattle, and crops for people to cultivate, so they can produce food from the ground,
- Psalms 111:5He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.
- Psalms 136:25to the one who gives food to all living things, for his loyal love endures.
- Psalms 145:15Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis.
- Psalms 146:7vindicates the oppressed, and gives food to the hungry. The Lord releases the imprisoned.
- Psalms 147:9He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.
- Isaiah 33:16This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.
- Matthew 6:11Give us today our daily bread,
Commentaries on Genesis 1:29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29I have given you every herb - for meat - It seems from this, says an eminent philosopher, that man was originally intended to live upon vegetables only; and as no change was made In the structure of men's bodies after the flood, it is not probable that any change was made in the articles of their food. It may also be inferred from this passage that no animal whatever was originally designed to prey on others; for nothing is here said to be given to any…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24-31Verses 24-31 - VIII. The Sixth Day 24. בהמה behēmâh “cattle; dumb, tame beasts.” רמשׂ remeś “creeping (small or low) animals.” חוּה chayâh “living thing; animal.” חוּת־חארץ chayatô -chā'ārets “wild beast.” 26. אדם 'ādām “man, mankind;” “be red.” A collective noun, having no plural number, and therefore denoting either an individual of the kind, or the kind or race itself. It is connected in etymology with אדמה 'ădāmâh “the red soil,” from which…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29-30Verses 29-30 Herbs and fruits must be man's food, including corn, and all the products of the earth. Let God's people cast their care upon him, and not be troubled about what they shall eat, and what they shall drink. He that feeds his birds will not starve his babes.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 29-30These verses emphasize how God provides for humans, animals, and birds all over the earth. He gives every seed-bearing plant and every tree whose fruit contains seed.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-3124. beasts of the earth--(2) wild animals, whose ravenous natures were then kept in check, and (3) all the various forms of creeping things--from the huge reptiles to the insignificant caterpillars.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Genesis 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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