How many animals of each sex did Moses?

Answer 1

A:None. It was Noah, not Moses in the story of the ark.

See the correct question below.

A:

Several contributors feel that this is a trick question, and have 'corrected' it.

The corrected question, and its answer, are available via the related link

shown below.

Seeing that the questioner posted his question in the categories "Noah's Ark" and

"Jokes and Riddles", those contributors are probably correct. But the question can

also be treated literally, as both Noah and Moses were associated with arks.

The "ark" of Moses was the basket in which his mother placed him, in order to save him

from the Pharaoh's edict that all male Hebrew children be exterminated. He was 3 months

old at the time, his mother placed him and the basket in the reeds at the shores of the Nile,

and there were no animals with the infant in the basket.

(Exodus 1:3)

The more famous biblical "ark" (same Hebrew word in the premiere edition) was the one

built by Noah, under orders and instructions, in order to spark a conversation among

those who watched him build it, and ultimately to enable himself, his family, and all animal

life to survive the coming deluge. The animal passengers on that one included seven

breeding pairs of each bird and each clean/pure animal species, and two breeding pairs

of every other species.

(Genesis 7:2-3)

Answer 2

Genesis is slightly vague on the details! But, depending on which verse one reads, it says that Noah took seven of most animals. So, the answer depends on how that seven was split up - for moo cows, this might have been 1 male to 6 females.

Answer 3

Moses did not take any animals in the ark it was Noah who took them.

Answer 4

There is no mention in The Bible of Moses bringing any animals of each sex. Moses is not associated with any event involving multiple animals of each sex.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

None