Genesis 9:28
Genesis 9:28 in Multiple Translations
After the flood, Noah lived 350 years.
¶ And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
And Noah went on living three hundred and fifty years after the great flow of waters;
Noah lived for another 350 years after the flood.
And Noah liued after the flood three hundreth and fiftie yeeres.
And Noah liveth after the deluge three hundred and fifty years;
Noah lived three hundred fifty years after the flood.
And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
And Noe lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years:
Noah lived 350 more years after the flood.
Noah lived for another 350 years after the flood.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 9:28
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Genesis 9:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יְחִי
נֹ֖חַ
אַחַ֣ר
הַ/מַּבּ֑וּל
שְׁלֹ֤שׁ
מֵאוֹת֙
שָׁנָ֔ה
וַֽ/חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
שָׁנָֽה
וַֽ/יְחִי
châyâh
H2421
to live
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
נֹ֖חַ
Nôach
H5146
Noah
N-proper
אַחַ֣ר
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep
הַ/מַּבּ֑וּל
mabbûwl
H3999
flood
Art | N-ms
שְׁלֹ֤שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵאוֹת֙
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וַֽ/חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָֽה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 9:28
וַֽ/יְחִי
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.
נֹ֖חַ
Nôach
H5146
"Noah"
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.
אַחַ֣ר
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
הַ/מַּבּ֑וּל
mabbûwl
H3999
"flood"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a massive flood, like the one in Noah's time that covered the entire earth in water. It appears in the story of Noah's Ark in Genesis. This flood lasted about a year.
Definition: 1) flood, deluge. 1a) Noah's flood that submerged the entire planet earth under water for about a year
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: flood. See also: Genesis 6:17; Genesis 9:15; Psalms 29:10.
שְׁלֹ֤שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
מֵאוֹת֙
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וַֽ/חֲמִשִּׁ֖ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
שָׁנָֽה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
Study Notes — Genesis 9:28
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Context — Shem’s Blessing and Noah’s Death
26He also declared: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem! May Canaan be the servant of Shem.
27May God expand the territory of Japheth; may he dwell in the tents of Shem, and may Canaan be his servant.”
28After the flood, Noah lived 350 years.
29So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.Genesis 9:28 Summary
Genesis 9:28 tells us that after the flood, Noah lived 350 more years. This shows us that God was still with Noah and taking care of him, even after the big flood. It's like God was giving Noah a new chance to live and serve Him, just like He gives us new chances every day (Lamentations 3:22-23). This verse reminds us that our lives are in God's hands, and we should make the most of the time He gives us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Noah's age after the flood?
The fact that Noah lived 350 years after the flood, as stated in Genesis 9:28, highlights God's mercy and provision for his life, allowing him to see the early days of humanity's restart on earth, as seen in Genesis 8:13-9:29.
How does Noah's long life relate to his faithfulness?
Noah's long life, including the 350 years after the flood, demonstrates God's blessing on his faithfulness, as Noah was a righteous man who walked with God, according to Genesis 6:9.
What can we learn from the simple statement of Noah's lifespan?
The simplicity of Genesis 9:28 reminds us that God is the giver of life, and our days are in His hands, as stated in Psalm 31:15, and our focus should be on living a life pleasing to Him, as seen in Ephesians 5:10.
How does this verse fit into the broader narrative of Genesis?
Genesis 9:28 serves as a bridge between the flood narrative and the subsequent stories of Noah's descendants, highlighting the transition from the old world to the new, as seen in Genesis 9:1-29 and Genesis 10:1-32.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on Noah's 350 years after the flood, what can I learn about God's faithfulness in my own life?
- How can I, like Noah, trust in God's provision and care for my life, even in uncertain times?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, and how can I apply that to my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I honor God with the time He has given me, just as Noah did with his extended lifespan?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 9:28
And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 9:28
Which reacheth to the fifty-eighth year of Abraham’ s age, as the Jews note. And so we have a manifest account of the propagation of religion, from the beginning of the world to this day. Noah received it from his parents, who had the account of it from their first father Adam’ s own mouth, and transmitted it to Abraham; and its descent from him to the Jews, and by the Jews to others, is sufficiently known. Within this time also Noah saw the building of Babel’ s tower, the horrid wickedness and idolatry of his children, and the bloody wars which even then arose between some of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 9:28
Genesis 9:28 And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.Ver. 28, 29. And Noah lived after the flood, &c.] This man, if ever any that was born of a woman, had a long life, and full of misery. He saw the tenth generation after him before his death. But, oh, how oft was he occasioned to get under the juniper-tree with Elias, and desire to die! Before the flood, what a deal of wickedness and disorder beheld he in family, Church, and commonwealth; and all this punished by the deluge, to his unspeakable heart-break! Soon after he was mocked by his own son, and despised by almost all the rest of his posterity; whose unheard-of hardiness in building the tower of Babel, he was nolens volens , forced to see and suffer; and then shortly after, the confusion of tongues as their just punishment. What should I speak of their so many and so great cruelties, insolences, tyrannical usurpations, effusions of innocent blood, wars, stirs, strifes, superstitions, and abominable idolatries, under Nimrod, Jupiter, Belus, Semiramis, Zoroaster (the magic master), and other Emims and Zamzummims of the earth! Of all which, and a great deal more, this good old patriarch was, to his sorrow, not only an ear but an eye-witness. All which considered, it must needs be granted, that living so long, never any martyr, or other out of hell, suffered more misery than Noah did. And the like may be said of Athanasius, of whom Master Hooker witnesseth, that for the space of forty-six years, from the time of his consecration to succeed Alexander Archbishop of Alexandria, till the last hour of his life in this world, his enemies never suffered him to enjoy the comfort of a peaceable day.
Was not he to be reckoned a martyr, though he died in his bed? Cur verear Chrysostomum appellare Martyrem ? saith Erasmus. And why may not any man say as much of Luther? &c. Vix mihi persuadeo virum ex homine miseriorem natum fuisse quam Noah . - Funccii Chron., fol. 17. Erasm. in Vita Chrysost.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 9:28
28. Noah lived after the flood — The narrative up to this verse may have been composed during the life of Noah, and in all probability the details of the deluge, the covenant, and these wondrous