Genesis 6:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Make yourself an ark of gofer-wood; you are to make the ark with rooms and cover it with pitch both outside and inside.

Berean Standard Bible:

Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark and coat it with pitch inside and out.

American Standard Version:

Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Make^{H6213} thee an ark^{H8392} of gopher^{H1613} wood^{H6086}; rooms^{H7064} shalt thou make^{H6213} in^{H854} the ark^{H8392}, and shalt pitch^{H3722} it within^{H1004} and without^{H2351} with pitch^{H3724}.

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Commentary for Genesis 6:14

Genesis 6:14 is a verse that falls within the narrative of the Great Flood, one of the most famous stories in the Bible. This verse is part of God's directive to Noah, whom He found righteous among his generation, to build an ark to save himself, his family, and representatives of all animal species from the impending deluge that would cover the earth and destroy all life that was not on the ark.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the early chapters of Genesis, which describe the corruption and wickedness that had become widespread among humanity. God, seeing the depravity, decided to reset the world with a flood, sparing only Noah and his family because of Noah's faithfulness.

In the text of Genesis 6:14, God gives specific instructions to Noah on the construction of the ark. The materials to be used are "gopher wood," which is a term whose exact translation is uncertain but is generally understood to refer to a type of resinous wood suitable for shipbuilding. The ark is to have "rooms," indicating compartments or decks that would allow for the housing of Noah's family and the animals, as well as storage for food and other necessities. Additionally, the ark was to be pitched or coated with "pitch" both inside and out. This pitch, likely a naturally occurring bitumen or asphalt, would have served to waterproof the vessel, ensuring its buoyancy and the safety of its inhabitants during the flood.

The themes present in this verse include divine judgment, salvation through obedience, and God's provision. The command to build the ark illustrates God's grace towards the faithful Noah and his family, as well as His mercy in preserving life on Earth. It also highlights the importance of following God's instructions precisely, as Noah's obedience is crucial for the survival of the future population of the earth. The ark itself becomes a symbol of hope and deliverance, as well as a type or foreshadowing of Christ, who is later described as the refuge and salvation for all who trust in Him (Matthew 24:37-39; Hebrews 11:7; 1 Peter 3:20-21).

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8392
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תֵּבָה
   Transliteration: têbâh
   Pronunciation: tay-baw'
   Description: perhaps of foreign derivation; a box; ark.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1613
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גֹּפֶר
   Transliteration: gôpher
   Pronunciation: go'-fer
   Description: from an unused root, probably meaning to house in; a kind of tree or wood (as used for building), apparently the cypress; gopher.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6086
   There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵץ
   Transliteration: ʻêts
   Pronunciation: ates
   Description: from עָצָה; a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks); [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood.
   
5. Strong's Number: H7064
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קֵן
   Transliteration: qên
   Pronunciation: kane
   Description: contracted from קָנַן; a nest (as fixed), sometimes including the nestlings; figuratively, a chamber or dwelling; nest, room.
   
6. Strong's Number: H854
   There are 258 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֵת
   Transliteration: ʼêth
   Pronunciation: ayth
   Description: probably from אָנָה; properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.; against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3722
   There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּפַר
   Transliteration: kâphar
   Pronunciation: kaw-far'
   Description: a primitive root; to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel; appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul, forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, (make) reconcile(-liation).
   
8. Strong's Number: H1004
   There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּיִת
   Transliteration: bayith
   Pronunciation: bah'-yith
   Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); 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).
   
9. Strong's Number: H2351
   There are 159 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חוּץ
   Transliteration: chûwts
   Pronunciation: khoots
   Description: or (shortened) חֻץ; (both forms feminine in the plural) from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by awall, i.e. outside, outdoors; abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without.
   
10. Strong's Number: H3724
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כֹּפֶר
    Transliteration: kôpher
    Pronunciation: ko'-fer
    Description: from כָּפַר; properly, a cover, i.e. (literally) a village (as covered in); (specifically) bitumen (as used for coating), and the henna plant (as used for dyeing); figuratively, a redemption-price; bribe, camphire, pitch, ransom, satisfaction, sum of money, village.