Gen 7:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2-3 : God tells Noah to take seven pairs of every clean animal and bird, and two of every unclean animal into the ark. Clean animals were those used for sacrifice and food, so God makes sure there are more of them. He also cares for the unclean animals, showing that His mercy covers all creatures. God provides for our needs even before we ask, and He cares for all living things (1 Cor. ix. 9 ). By saving more clean animals, God makes sure there will be enough for sacrifices after the flood ( ch. viii. 20 ).

‏ Genesis 7:2

v. 2-3: God tells Noah to take seven pairs of every clean animal and bird, and two of every unclean animal into the ark. Clean animals were those used for sacrifice and food, so God makes sure there are more of them. He also cares for the unclean animals, showing that His mercy covers all creatures. God provides for our needs even before we ask, and He cares for all living things (1 Cor. ix. 9 ^a). By saving more clean animals, God makes sure there will be enough for sacrifices after the flood (ch. viii. 20 ^b).