King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When Noach awoke from his wine, he knew what his youngest son had done to him.
Berean Standard Bible:
When Noah awoke from his drunkenness and learned what his youngest son had done to him,
American Standard Version:
And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his youngest son had done unto him.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Noah{H5146} awoke{H3364} from his wine{H3196}, and knew{H3045} what his younger{H6996} son{H1121} had done{H6213} unto him.
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Commentary for Genesis 9:24
**Themes:**
- **Family Dynamics and Respect:** The verse touches on the theme of respect within the family, as the actions of Noah's son demonstrate a lack of reverence for his father.
- **Sin and Its Consequences:** The narrative highlights the consequences of sin, particularly the sin of dishonoring a parent and the resulting shame and division it causes.
- **Humanity's Propensity to Sin:** Even after the fresh start given by the flood, humanity quickly returns to sinful behavior, illustrating the pervasive nature of sin.
**Historical Context:**
- **Post-Flood World:** Genesis 9 occurs after the Great Flood, which symbolizes a new beginning for humanity with Noah and his family.
- **Covenant with Noah:** This event follows God's covenant with Noah, which includes the promise never to destroy the earth with a flood again, signified by the rainbow.
- **Noah's Vineyard:** Prior to this verse, Noah plants a vineyard, makes wine, and becomes drunk, leading to the incident with his son.
- **Curse of Canaan:** The immediate verses following (Genesis 9:25-27) detail Noah's curse on his grandson Canaan, the son of Ham, which has been interpreted in various ways throughout history, including as a justification for the subjugation of certain peoples, though this interpretation is widely criticized today.
In summary, Genesis 9:24 is part of a narrative that reflects the enduring nature of human sinfulness, despite the new beginning offered by the flood. It also sets the stage for complex family dynamics and the lasting impact of one's actions on future generations.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H3364
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָקַץ
Transliteration: yâqats
Pronunciation: yaw-kats'
Description: a primitive root; to awake (intransitive); (be) awake(-d). - 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: H3045
There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָדַע
Transliteration: yâdaʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. - Strong's Number: H6996
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָטָן
Transliteration: qâṭân
Pronunciation: kaw-tawn'
Description: or קָטֹן; from קוּט; abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance); least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est). - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - 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.