Genesis 1:29

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

27So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 28Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.” Then God said, “Look! I have given you every seed-bearing plant throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food. 30And I have given every green plant as food for all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, and the small animals that scurry along the ground—everything that has life.” And that is what happened. 31Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day.

Genesis 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 earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.
• Psalms 115:16The heavens belong to the Lord, but he has given the earth to all humanity.
• Hosea 2:8She doesn’t realize it was I who gave her everything she has— the grain, the new wine, the olive oil; I even gave her silver and gold. But she gave all my gifts to Baal.
• Acts 17:24“He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn’t live in man-made temples,
• 1 Timothy 6:17Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
• Genesis 2:16But the Lord God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden—
• Genesis 9:3I have given them to you for food, just as I have given you grain and vegetables.
• Job 36:31By these mighty acts he nourishes the people, giving them food in abundance.
• Psalms 104:14You cause grass to grow for the livestock and plants for people to use. You allow them to produce food from the earth—
• Psalms 111:5He gives food to those who fear him; he always remembers his covenant.
• Psalms 136:25He gives food to every living thing. His faithful love endures forever.
• Psalms 145:15The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it.
• Psalms 146:7He gives justice to the oppressed and food to the hungry. The Lord frees the prisoners.
• Psalms 147:9He gives food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry.
• Isaiah 33:16these are the ones who will dwell on high. The rocks of the mountains will be their fortress. Food will be supplied to them, and they will have water in abundance.
• Matthew 6:11Give us today the food we need,

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

Topics related to Genesis 1:29

• Adam
• Birds
• Food
• Fruits
• Herbs
• Seed
• Vegetation

In the dictionaries

• God
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Adam
• Appear
• Beginning
• Call
• Create
• Darkness
• Divide
• Earth

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