King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he called his name Noah, saying, This [same] shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.
Complete Jewish Bible:
whom he called Noach [restful]; for he said, “This one will comfort us in our labor, in the hard work we do with our hands [to get what comes] from the ground that Adonai cursed.”
Berean Standard Bible:
And he named him Noah, saying, “May this one comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed.”
American Standard Version:
and he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us in our work and in the toil of our hands, which cometh because of the ground which Jehovah hath cursed.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he called{H7121} his name{H8034} Noah{H5146}, saying{H559}, This same shall comfort{H5162} us concerning our work{H4639} and toil{H6093} of our hands{H3027}, because{H4480} of the ground{H127} which the LORD{H3068} hath cursed{H779}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 24:37
- But as the days of Noe [were], so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Hebrews 11:7
- By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
2 Peter 2:5
- And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth [person], a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
Isaiah 54:9
- For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
Ezekiel 14:14
- Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver [but] their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.
Genesis 9:24
- ¶ And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.
Ezekiel 14:20
- Though Noah, Daniel, and Job, [were] in it, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall [but] deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
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Commentary for Genesis 5:29
Genesis 5:29 is a verse from the Old Testament that provides insight into the naming of Noah, an important figure in the biblical flood narrative. The verse comes shortly after the account of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden, where God cursed the ground as a consequence of their disobedience (Genesis 3:17-19). This curse meant that humanity would have to toil and labor to cultivate the land for food.
**Themes:**
1. **Redemption and Hope:** The name "Noah" (נֹחַ, Noach) is derived from the Hebrew word "nacham" (נחם), which can mean "to comfort" or "to bring rest." The verse reflects a theme of hope that through Noah, there would be some relief or comfort from the hardships of life resulting from the cursed ground.
2. **Divine Providence:** The anticipation of Noah's birth and the meaning of his name suggest that Lamech (Noah's father) believed that God was providing a means of easing the burden placed upon humanity. This indicates a belief in God's involvement in human affairs and His provision for His people.
3. **Humanity's Role:** The verse also touches on the theme of human responsibility and the dignity of work, as it acknowledges the struggle of life outside of Eden. Work is seen as a central part of human existence, but it is also a source of weariness that requires comfort or relief.
**Historical Context:**
The verse is set in the context of the genealogy of Adam through the line of Seth (Genesis 5). This genealogy serves to connect the creation story with the flood narrative, highlighting the continuity of humanity and the progression of God's interactions with His creation.
During this period, humanity had multiplied and the earth was filled with violence and wickedness (Genesis 6:5, 11-12), which eventually led to God's decision to bring about the flood to cleanse the earth. Noah, as described in this verse, was seen as a figure of hope and comfort, and he would later be identified as the only righteous man of his time, chosen by God to survive the flood along with his family and representatives of all animal species.
In summary, Genesis 5:29 encapsulates the themes of hope, divine providence, and the role of humanity in a cursed world, setting the stage for the significant role Noah will play in the biblical narrative. It reflects the anticipation of relief from the hardships of life and foreshadows Noah's future role as the progenitor of a new humanity after the flood.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7121
There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרָא
Transliteration: qârâʼ
Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. - Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H5146
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֹחַ
Transliteration: Nôach
Pronunciation: no'-akh
Description: the same as נוּחַ; rest; Noach, the patriarch of the flood; Noah. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); 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. - Strong's Number: H5162
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָחַם
Transliteration: nâcham
Pronunciation: naw-kham'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to avenge (oneself); comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self). - Strong's Number: H4639
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֶׂה
Transliteration: maʻăseh
Pronunciation: mah-as-eh'
Description: from עָשָׂה; an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property; act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. - Strong's Number: H6093
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִצָּבוֹן
Transliteration: ʻitstsâbôwn
Pronunciation: its-tsaw-bone'
Description: from עָצַב; worrisomeness, i.e. labor or pain; sorrow, toil. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H4480
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִן
Transliteration: min
Pronunciation: min
Description: or מִנִּי; or מִנֵּי; (constructive plural) (Isaiah 30:11); for מֵן; properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses; above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. - Strong's Number: H127
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדָמָה
Transliteration: ʼădâmâh
Pronunciation: ad-aw-maw'
Description: from אָדַם; soil (from its general redness); country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H779
There are 177 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָרַר
Transliteration: ʼârar
Pronunciation: aw-rar'
Description: a primitive root; to execrate; [idiom] bitterly curse.