Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Genesis 9:27
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Berean Standard Bible
May God expand the territory of Japheth; may he dwell in the tents of Shem, and may Canaan be his servant.”
King James Version
God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
World English Bible
May God enlarge Japheth. Let him dwell in the tents of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant.”
American Standard Version
God enlarge Japheth, And let him dwell in the tents of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Genesis 9
25 he said, “Cursed be Canaan! A servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.”
26 He also declared: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem! May Canaan be the servant of Shem.
28 After the flood, Noah lived 350 years.
29 So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.
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