Genesis 7:7
And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.
And Noah {H5146} went in {H935}, and his sons {H1121}, and his wife {H802}, and his sons {H1121}' wives {H802} with him, into the ark {H8392}, because of {H6440} the waters {H4325} of the flood {H3999}.
Noach went into the ark with his sons, his wife and his sonsโ wives, because of the floodwaters.
And Noah and his wife, with his sons and their wives, entered the ark to escape the waters of the flood.
And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sonsโ wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.
Cross-References
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Luke 17:27
They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. -
Genesis 6:18
But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee. -
Matthew 24:38
For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, -
Genesis 7:1
ยถ And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. -
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; -
Hebrews 6:18
That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: -
1 Peter 3:20
Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
Commentary
Context
Genesis chapter 7 describes the final moments before the great flood. Following God's specific instructions given in chapter 6, Noah, his family, and the appointed animals prepare to enter the ark. This verse marks the crucial point of entry, demonstrating Noah's complete obedience to the divine command and the sealing off of the ark before the waters begin to cover the earth.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for 'ark' used here is tevah (ืชึตึผืึธื). This is a unique word used only in the Bible for Noah's ark and the basket in which the infant Moses was placed (Exodus 2:3). It signifies a vessel of preservation or rescue, distinct from typical ships.
The word for 'flood' is mabbul (ืึทึผืึผืึผื), a term specifically used for this great deluge, emphasizing its unique, catastrophic nature as a divine act.
Practical Application
This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of heeding God's warnings and obeying His commands. Just as Noah entered the ark to be saved from physical judgment, believers are called to enter into God's provision for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to be saved from spiritual judgment. It demonstrates that salvation often requires a decisive step of faith and obedience in response to God's word, trusting in His promised protection.
Reflection
Genesis 7:7 captures a moment of profound significance โ the sealing of those who believed God's warning inside the vessel of salvation, just before the overwhelming waters of judgment descended. It is a testament to Noah's faith and God's faithfulness to preserve those who trust and obey Him, providing a clear parallel to God's plan of salvation available today.
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