Genesis 6:8
Genesis 6:8 in Multiple Translations
Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD.
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
But Noah found favor in the eyes of Jehovah.
But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.
But the Lord was pleased with Noah.
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.
And Noah found grace in the eyes of Jehovah.
But Noah found favor in the LORD’s eyes.
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
But Noe found grace before the Lord.
But Yahweh was pleased with Noah.
But God looked at the man called Noah, and Noah made God happy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 6:8
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Genesis 6:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נֹ֕חַ
מָ֥צָא
חֵ֖ן
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
יְהוָֽה
וְ/נֹ֕חַ
Nôach
H5146
Noah
Conj | N-proper
מָ֥צָא
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
חֵ֖ן
chên
H2580
favor
N-ms
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 6:8
וְ/נֹ֕חַ
Nôach
H5146
"Noah"
Conj | N-proper
Noah, the patriarch who built the ark to save his family and two of every kind of animal from the flood, is the namesake of this Hebrew word. He is first mentioned in Genesis 5:29 as the son of Lamech. His story is a crucial part of biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.5.29; son of: Lamech (H3929H); father of: Shem (H8035), Ham (H2526) and Japheth (H3315) Also named: Nōe (Νῶε "Noah" G3575) § Noah = "rest" son of Lamech, father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth; builder of the ark which saved his family from the destruction of the world which God sent on the world by the flood; became the new seminal head of mankind because his family were the only survivors of the flood
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Noah. See also: Genesis 5:29; Genesis 8:11; Isaiah 54:9.
מָ֥צָא
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
חֵ֖ן
chên
H2580
"favor"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means showing kindness or favor to someone, like God's graciousness to humanity. It appears in the Bible as 'favor' or 'grace'.
Definition: 1) favour, grace, charm 1a) favour, grace, elegance 1b) favour, acceptance
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: favour, grace(-ious), pleasant, precious, (well-) favoured. See also: Genesis 6:8; 1 Samuel 20:29; Psalms 45:3.
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Genesis 6:8
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- Genesis 6:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 6:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 6:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 6:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
- Sermons on Genesis 6:8
Context — Noah’s Favor with God
6And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.
7So the LORD said, “I will blot out man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—every man and beast and crawling creature and bird of the air—for I am grieved that I have made them.”
8Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD.
9This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. 10And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 19:19 | Your servant has indeed found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness by sparing my life. But I cannot run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die. |
| 2 | Hebrews 4:16 | Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. |
| 3 | Luke 1:30 | So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. |
| 4 | Psalms 84:11 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. |
| 5 | Psalms 145:20 | The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 15:10 | But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. |
| 7 | Proverbs 3:4 | Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. |
| 8 | Titus 2:11 | For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. |
| 9 | Exodus 33:12–17 | Then Moses said to the LORD, “Look, You have been telling me, ‘Lead this people up,’ but You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor in My sight.’ Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight. Remember that this nation is Your people.” And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” “If Your Presence does not go with us,” Moses replied, “do not lead us up from here. For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?” So the LORD said to Moses, “I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.” |
| 10 | Romans 4:4 | Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. |
Genesis 6:8 Summary
[Genesis 6:8 tells us that Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord, which means God was pleased with him and wanted to bless him. This is similar to how God favored Abraham in Genesis 12:2, where He promised to make him a great nation. Noah's righteous and blameless life, as described in Genesis 6:9, likely contributed to him finding favor with the Lord. By following Noah's example and seeking to live a righteous life, we can also find favor with the Lord and experience His blessings in our own lives (Psalm 84:11).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to find favor in the eyes of the Lord?
Finding favor in the eyes of the Lord means to be approved by God and to receive His gracious kindness, as seen in Genesis 6:8. This is similar to how the Lord favored Abram in Genesis 12:2, where God promised to bless him and make him a great nation.
How did Noah find favor with the Lord?
The Bible does not explicitly state how Noah found favor with the Lord in Genesis 6:8, but it is likely due to his righteous and blameless life, as described in Genesis 6:9. This verse highlights Noah's character and his walk with God, which may have contributed to him finding favor with the Lord.
Is finding favor with the Lord the same as being saved?
While finding favor with the Lord is not the same as being saved, it can be a part of the salvation process, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, where we are saved by grace through faith. In the case of Noah, finding favor with the Lord led to his salvation from the flood, as described in Genesis 6:18 and 1 Peter 3:20.
Can anyone find favor with the Lord like Noah did?
Yes, anyone can find favor with the Lord by living a righteous and blameless life, as described in Genesis 6:9 and Proverbs 3:4. We can also find favor with the Lord by humbling ourselves and seeking His will, as seen in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can find favor with the Lord in my own life, and how can I apply the principles from Genesis 6:8 to my daily walk with God?
- How does the fact that Noah found favor with the Lord encourage me to seek a closer relationship with God, and what steps can I take to deepen my faith?
- What are some things in my life that may be hindering me from finding favor with the Lord, and how can I overcome them through prayer and obedience to God's Word?
- How can I use the example of Noah finding favor with the Lord to share the gospel with others and encourage them to seek a relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 6:8
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. This man and his family were the only exception to the general apostasy; God always reserves some, in the worst of times, for himself; there is a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 6:8
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Mankind was not to be annihilated; means were to be adopted for preserving a small remnant.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
i.e. Obtained mercy and favour; which is noted to show that Noah was so far guilty of the common corruption of human nature, that he needed God’ s grace and mercy to pardon and preserve him from the common destruction.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
Genesis 6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.Ver. 8. But Noah found grace.] Because in covenant with God; who of himself was a child of wrath, and saved by grace only, though "just and perfect in his generation." The mercy seat was no larger than the ark; to show that the grace of God extends no further than the covenant. As all out of the ark were drowned, so all out of the covenant are damned.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
(8) But Noah found grace.—This is the first place where grace is mentioned in the Bible, and with these words ends the Tôldôth Adam. It has traced man from his creation until his wickedness was so great that the Divine justice demanded his punishment. But it concludes with words of hope. Jehovah’s purpose was not extermination, but regeneration; and with Noah a higher and better order of things was to begin.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
Verse 8. Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.] Why? Because he was, 1. A just man, איש צדיק ish tsaddik, a man who gave to all their due; for this is the ideal meaning of the original word. 2. He was perfect in his generation - he was in all things a consistent character, never departing from the truth in principle or practice. 3. He walked with God - he was not only righteous in his conduct, but he was pious, and had continual communion with God. The same word is used here as before in the case of Enoch. See Genesis 5:22.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 6:8
8. But Noah] The sudden introduction of Noah’s name implies that there had been some previous account, in J, describing the contrast of Noah’s virtue with the sinfulness of his contemporaries. In the composite narrative of Genesis many features have necessarily disappeared in the process of combining the different traditions. Possibly, the passage at the beginning of this chapter (Genesis 6:1-4) was substituted for one that had introduced the mention of Noah’s piety in contrast with the wickedness of man. found grace] This familiar expression occurs here for the first time in the Bible. For the expression “find grace” cf. Genesis 19:19, Genesis 32:5, Genesis 33:8; Genesis 33:10; Genesis 33:15. The rendering “grace” is sometimes altered to “favour,” cf. Genesis 18:3, Genesis 30:27. It is implied that the “favour” which Noah “finds” in the eyes of Jehovah is based on moral grounds. The phrase, common in J, is not found in E or P.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 6:8
8. Noah found grace — Because of his godly filial fear and faith, (Hebrews 11:7,) which wonderfully showed itself in preaching righteousness to that corrupt generation, and especially by working
Sermons on Genesis 6:8
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Complete Surrender by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of surrendering oneself to God and sacrificing for His glory. The speaker talks about the need to prioritize spiritual matter |
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Jude #5 - Michael, Satan and the Body of Moses by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of apostasy and highlights three basic marks of apostasy: defiling the flesh, despising dominion, and railing at dignities. The serm |
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(Hebrews - Part 38): Heroes of Faith by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God and understanding His high expectations for us. He encourages the audience to put away sin, separate them |
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The Lord Has Promised to Deliver You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading verses from Psalm 34 that emphasize the theme of deliverance. He then prays for an anointing and discusses how God deals with violence |
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Love With Shoes On by Darrell Champlin | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a missionary family's encounter with a strong wind that led them to a tragic event. However, the preacher emphasizes that this was not a trage |
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(Hebrews - Part 26): Christ Offered Himself by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and believing in the concept of redemption. He explains that all three persons of the Trinity - the Father, |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): God's Grace Abounding by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of infinitude, which means boundlessness. He tells the story of the prodigal son from the Bible, who squandered his inheritance a |