King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He drank so much of the wine that he got drunk and lay uncovered in his tent.
Berean Standard Bible:
But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.
American Standard Version:
and he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he drank{H8354} of the wine{H3196}, and was drunken{H7937}; and he was uncovered{H1540} within{H8432} his tent{H168}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Habakkuk 2:15
- ¶ Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
Habakkuk 2:16
- Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the LORD'S right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing [shall be] on thy glory.
Proverbs 20:1
- ¶ Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Proverbs 23:31
- Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright.
Proverbs 23:32
- At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
Titus 2:2
- That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
Galatians 5:21
- Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
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Commentary for Genesis 9:21
Genesis 9:21 is part of the narrative involving Noah, the patriarch who built the ark to save his family and the animals from the Great Flood. After the floodwaters receded, Noah offered burnt offerings to God, who in turn made a covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy the earth with water again and establishing the rainbow as a sign of this covenant.
Themes:
1. Human Fallibility: Despite Noah's righteousness and obedience to God in building the ark, this verse highlights that even a man of faith is susceptible to human weaknesses, such as drunkenness.
2. Sin and Shame: Noah's drunken state and the subsequent events with his son Ham (which unfold in the following verses) introduce themes of sin, shame, and the consequences of actions within the family unit.
3. New Beginnings: This event occurs after the flood, symbolizing a new beginning for humanity. Noah's actions serve as a reminder that the new world, though cleansed, is still populated by flawed individuals.
Historical Context:
The verse is set in the aftermath of the Great Flood, an event that ancient Near Eastern cultures commonly referenced in their mythologies, though with various differences in detail and significance. The story of Noah is unique in its focus on the themes of divine judgment, salvation, and covenant. The historical context also reflects early human societies' struggles with agriculture, as evidenced by Noah's transition from sailor to farmer and vintner. Wine production was a significant aspect of ancient agriculture, and the mention of wine in this verse reflects its cultural and economic importance.
In summary, Genesis 9:21 captures a moment of human vulnerability in a new world order, emphasizing the ongoing need for moral vigilance and the complexities of human behavior even after a divinely orchestrated fresh start.
*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: H8354
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁתָה
Transliteration: shâthâh
Pronunciation: shaw-thaw'
Description: a primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively); [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of שָׁקָה.) - Strong's Number: H3196
There are 134 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַיִן
Transliteration: yayin
Pronunciation: yah'-yin
Description: from an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication; banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). - Strong's Number: H7937
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁכַר
Transliteration: shâkar
Pronunciation: shaw-kar'
Description: a primitive root; to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence; (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of שָׁקָה.) - Strong's Number: H1540
There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּלָה
Transliteration: gâlâh
Pronunciation: gaw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal; [phrase] advertise, appear, bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity), depart, disclose, discover, exile, be gone, open, [idiom] plainly, publish, remove, reveal, [idiom] shamelessly, shew, [idiom] surely, tell, uncover. - Strong's Number: H8432
There are 390 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּוֶךְ
Transliteration: tâvek
Pronunciation: taw'-vek
Description: from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre; among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent.