Genesis 7:1
Genesis 7:1 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.
And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
And Jehovah said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
And the Lord said to Noah, Take all your family and go into the ark, for you only in this generation have I seen to be upright.
The Lord told Noah, “Go into the ark with all your family. I have seen how you are a man of integrity, living a moral life among the people of this generation.
And the Lord said vnto Noah, Enter thou and all thine house into the Arke: for thee haue I seene righteous before me in this age.
And Jehovah saith to Noah, 'Come in, thou and all thy house, unto the ark, for thee I have seen righteous before Me in this generation;
The LORD said to Noah, “Come with all of your household into the ship, for I have seen your righteousness before me in this generation.
And the LORD said to Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark: for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
And the Lord said to him: Go in thou and all thy house into the ark: for thee I have seen just before me in this generation.
Then Yahweh said to Noah, “I have seen that out of everyone who is now living, you alone always act righteously. So you and all your family go into the boat.
After that, God said to Noah, “You are the only man that lives the right way. Get your family and take them into the big boat.
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Genesis 7:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
יְהוָה֙
לְ/נֹ֔חַ
בֹּֽא
אַתָּ֥ה
וְ/כָל
בֵּיתְ/ךָ֖
אֶל
הַ/תֵּבָ֑ה
כִּֽי
אֹתְ/ךָ֥
רָאִ֛יתִי
צַדִּ֥יק
לְ/פָנַ֖/י
בַּ/דּ֥וֹר
הַ/זֶּֽה
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לְ/נֹ֔חַ
Nôach
H5146
Noah
Prep | N-proper
בֹּֽא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
בֵּיתְ/ךָ֖
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/תֵּבָ֑ה
têbâh
H8392
ark
Art | N-fs
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֹתְ/ךָ֥
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
רָאִ֛יתִי
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
צַדִּ֥יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
righteous
Adj
לְ/פָנַ֖/י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
בַּ/דּ֥וֹר
dôwr
H1755
generation
Prep | N-ms
הַ/זֶּֽה
zeh
H2088
this
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 7:1
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָה֙
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.
לְ/נֹ֔חַ
Nôach
H5146
"Noah"
Prep | 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.
בֹּֽא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אַתָּ֥ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בֵּיתְ/ךָ֖
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/תֵּבָ֑ה
têbâh
H8392
"ark"
Art | N-fs
The word tebáh means ark, like the vessel Noah built or the basket that held Moses as a baby. It is often translated as ark in the Bible.
Definition: 1) ark 1a) vessel which Noah built 1b) basket vessel in which Moses was placed
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: ark. See also: Genesis 6:14; Genesis 7:23; Exodus 2:5.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֹתְ/ךָ֥
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
רָאִ֛יתִי
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
צַדִּ֥יק
tsaddîyq
H6662
"righteous"
Adj
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.
לְ/פָנַ֖/י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
בַּ/דּ֥וֹר
dôwr
H1755
"generation"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a period of time or a generation of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a group of people living at the same time. In the book of Psalms, it describes a generation of people who follow God.
Definition: 1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling 1a) period, age, generation (period of time) 1b) generation (those living during a period) 1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men) 1d) dwelling-place, habitation Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: age, [idiom] evermore, generation, (n-) ever, posterity. See also: Genesis 6:9; Esther 9:28; Psalms 10:6.
הַ/זֶּֽה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
Study Notes — Genesis 7:1
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- Genesis 7:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 7:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 7:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 7:1
- Barnes' Notes on Genesis 7:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
- Sermons on Genesis 7:1
Context — The Great Flood
1Then the LORD said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.
2You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate; 3and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew 24:37–39 | As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. And they were oblivious, until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. |
| 2 | 2 Peter 2:5–9 | if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)— if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. |
| 3 | Genesis 6:9 | This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. |
| 4 | Genesis 7:13 | On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons— |
| 5 | Isaiah 3:10–11 | Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. |
| 6 | Hebrews 11:7 | By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. |
| 7 | 1 Peter 3:20 | who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 9:4–6 | “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem,” said the LORD, “and put a mark on the foreheads of the men sighing and groaning over all the abominations committed there.” And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone! Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. |
| 9 | Luke 17:26 | Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: |
| 10 | Acts 2:39 | This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” |
Genesis 7:1 Summary
In Genesis 7:1, God tells Noah to go into the ark with his family because He has found Noah to be righteous. This means that Noah obeyed God and trusted Him, even when it was hard. Just like Noah, we can trust God's plan for our lives and obey His commands, even when they don't make sense to us (Psalm 37:3-7). By trusting and obeying God, we can experience His salvation and blessings in our lives, just like Noah and his family did when they were saved from the flood (1 Peter 3:20).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God found Noah righteous in his generation?
This means that among all the people living at that time, Noah stood out as a man who obeyed and trusted God, as seen in Genesis 6:9, and this is why God chose to save him and his family from the coming flood.
Why did God instruct Noah to bring his family into the ark with him?
God's command for Noah to bring his family into the ark shows that salvation is often a family affair, as seen in Genesis 18:19, where God says that He chose Abraham so that he would instruct his family to follow God's ways.
What can we learn from God's specific instruction to Noah in this verse?
We learn that God is a personal God who gives specific instructions to those who obey Him, as seen in Exodus 40:16, where Moses carefully followed God's instructions to build the tabernacle.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of salvation in the Bible?
This verse points forward to the fact that salvation comes through faith and obedience, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, where we are saved by faith, not by our own works, and also in 1 Peter 3:20, which references the salvation of eight people in the ark during the flood as a symbol of baptism and salvation today.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate righteousness in my own generation, just like Noah did in his?
- How can I be more obedient to God's specific instructions for my life, just like Noah was in this verse?
- What are some ways that I can share the message of salvation with my own family and friends, just like Noah was able to save his family from the flood?
- In what ways can I trust God's plan for my life, even when it doesn't make sense, just like Noah trusted God's plan to save him and his family from the flood?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 7:1
And the Lord said unto Noah,.... After Noah had built the ark, and got all things ready as were commanded him; and when it was but seven days ere the flood would begin: Come thou and all thy house
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 7:1
And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
GENESIS CHAPTER 7 God commands Noah to enter into the ark; the reason of it, . Directs him as to the manner and time, . Noah’ s obedience in all things, . His age, . His entrance with his family, &c. into the ark, . The day in which the flood began, . Its continuance, . Noah and his family, &c. in the ark, . The flood increases and destroys all living substance, . 2349 When the ark was finished and furnished, and the time of God’ s patience expired, , he said unto Noah, Come, i.e. prepare to enter, thou and all thy family; which consisted only of eight persons, , to wit, Noah and his three sons, and their four wives, . Whereby it appears that each had but one wife, and consequently it is more than probable that polygamy, as it began in the posterity of wicked Cain, , so it was confined to them, and had not as yet got footing amongst the sons of God.
For if ever polygamy had been allowable, it must have been now, for the repeopling of the perishing world. For thee have I seen righteous, with the righteousness of faith, as it is explained, , evidenced by all the fruits of righteousness and true holiness, not only before men, and seemingly, but really, and to my all-seeing eye, in this generation; of which expression, see Poole on "".
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
Genesis 7:1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.Ver. 1. For thee have I seen righteous before me.] Not only before men, as Pharisees, and civil justiciaries, but before me who see the inside, and love "truth in the hidden man of the heart". And here Noah’ s sincerity prevailed with God for his safety, as did likewise Lot’ s, whom God hid in Zoar; and Abram’ s, to whom God was a shield to save him from the deadly thrusts of destruction, when he pursued the four kings and foiled them, because he "walked before him, and was upright." So true is that of Solomon, "He that walketh uprightly, walketh safely," as if he were in a tower of brass, or town of war. And again, "In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence, and his children have a place of refuge". The old Rock is still ready to relieve them. In this generation.] Called by St Peter, "a world of ungodly ones," far worse, no doubt, than those in Enoch’ s days. The greater praise was it to Noah, that, by a holy antiperistasis, he kindled from their coldness, and became nothing the worse, but much the better (as it is the nature of true goodness) by their oppositions. It was an invincible faith, whereby he both conquered the world and "condemned" it. What else could have carried him over so many difficulties, as he must needs encounter? Well might the apostle say, "By faith he prepared an ark".
For if he had been led by sense, he would have fled as far as Jonah did, ere ever he had gone about it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
VII.(1) Come thou.—The task of building the ark is over, and after a week, to be spent in collecting animals and birds, Noah is to take up his abode in it. Many commentators suppose that 120 years were spent in the work; but this view arises from an untenable interpretation of Gen 6:3, which really fixes the future duration of human life.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
CHAPTER VII God informs Noah that within seven days he shall send a rain upon the earth, that shall continue for forty days and nights; and therefore commands him to take his family, with the different clean and unclean animals, and enter the ark, 1-4. This command punctually obeyed, 5-9. In the seventeenth day of the second month, in the six hundredth year of Noah's life, the waters, from the opened windows of heaven, and the broken up fountains of the great deep, were poured out upon the earth, 10-12. The different quadrupeds, fowls, and reptiles come unto Noah, and the Lord shuts him and them in, 13-16. The waters increase, and the ark floats, 17. The whole earth is covered with water fifteen cubits above the highest mountains, 18-20. All terrestrial animals die, 21-23. And the waters prevail one hundred and fifty days, 24. NOTES ON CHAP. VII Verse 1.
Thee have I seen righteous] See Clarke on Genesis 6:8.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 7:1
Ch. Genesis 7:1-5 The account, from J, of the command to enter the ark. The chief difference, between the J and P versions, lies in the number of the animals which Noah is to take into the ark. According to J, Noah is to take seven pairs of every clean animal and two pairs of the unclean; according to P he is to take in with him one pair of every kind of creature living upon earth.
Barnes' Notes on Genesis 7:1
- The Ark Was Entered 2. טהור ṭâhôr “clean, fit for food or sacrifice.” 4.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 7:1
1. Come thou and all thy house into the ark — “The long period of warning and preparation had now nearly passed. The one hundred and twenty years had rolled on, and were now within a week of their termination.
Sermons on Genesis 7:1
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(Genesis) Genesis 7 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of the flood as described in the Bible. He dismisses the Babylonian version of the flood as ridiculous and emphasizes that the floo |
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Prophecy of Jesus by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the decline and fall of the Roman Empire and draws parallels to the current state of society. He identifies five factors that contributed to t |
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(Genesis) 16 - the Great Flood and the Saving Ark by S. Lewis Johnson | S. Lewis Johnson emphasizes the significance of the Great Flood and the Saving Ark in Genesis 7, illustrating Noah's unique righteousness and obedience to God's command. He highlig |
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That People Would Believe Noah by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Noah and the impending judgment that God brought upon the earth due to the wickedness of mankind. He emphasizes that we are livi |
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God Doesn't Forget His Word to You by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman delivers an encouraging message emphasizing that God does not forget His promises to us, highlighting the importance of waiting on God's timing and recognizing His vo |
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The Ark Analogy by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer illustrates the church as an ark amidst the floodwaters, emphasizing that just as Noah's ark was the sole means of salvation during the flood, the church of Jesus Christ |
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The Fall of Noah by J.B. Buffington | J.B. Buffington preaches on 'The Fall of Noah,' highlighting Noah's righteousness, faith, and relationship with God amidst a wicked generation. The sermon delves into Noah's involv |