Genesis 6:16

Genesis 6:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16Make a roof for it, leaving below the roof an opening one cubit6:16 That is, about 18 inches or about 45 centimeters high all around.6:16 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain. Put a door in the side of the ark and make lower, middle and upper decks.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16You shall make a 6:16 Or roofwindow for the ark, and finish it to a 6:16 One cubit is about 18 in. or 45 cmcubit from 6:16 Lit abovethe top; and put the door of the ark on the side; you shall make it with lower, second, and third decks.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16You shall make a window for the ark, and finish it to a cubit from the top; and set the door of the ark in the side of it; you shall make it with lower, second, and third decks.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16You shall make a 6:16 Or roof.window [for light and ventilation] for the ark, and finish it to at least a cubit (eighteen inches) from the top—and set the [entry] door of the ark in its side; and you shall make it with lower, second and third decks.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16You are to make a roof6:16 Or skylight or window for the ark, finish its walls a cubit from the top,6:16 A cubit is approximately 18 inches or 45.7 centimeters. place a door in the side of the ark, and build lower, middle, and upper decks.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16Make a roof for it. Leave below the roof an opening all the way around that is a foot and a half high. Put a door in one side of the ark. Make lower, middle and upper decks.

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