Genesis 9:28

ยถ And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.

And Noah {H5146} lived {H2421} after {H310} the flood {H3999} three {H7969} hundred {H3967}{H8141} and fifty {H2572} years {H8141}.

After the flood Noach lived 350 years.

After the flood, Noah lived 350 years.

And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.

Commentary

Genesis 9:28 provides a concise detail about the life of Noah after the momentous Great Flood. It states that Noah lived for another 350 years following the global deluge, a significant period that bridges the immediate post-flood era with the subsequent development of humanity.

Context of Genesis 9:28

This verse is part of the concluding remarks concerning Noah's life. It follows the account of the flood, God's covenant with Noah, and the incident involving Noah's sons (Ham, Shem, and Japheth), including the curse on Canaan and blessings on Shem and Japheth. Genesis 9:28 serves as a chronological marker, leading directly into the record of Noah's death in the very next verse, completing the narrative arc of this pivotal patriarchal figure.

Key Themes and Insights

  • Longevity in the Post-Flood World: Noah's life extended for centuries even after the flood, though his total lifespan of 950 years (Genesis 9:29) was shorter than some pre-flood patriarchs like Methuselah (Genesis 5:27). This longevity highlights a transition in human lifespans and God's continued sustaining of humanity in the new world.
  • Witness to Repopulation: Living for 350 years after the flood meant Noah witnessed the significant growth and spread of his descendants, the early stages of the nations that would eventually populate the earth. He was a living bridge between the antediluvian world and the burgeoning post-flood societies.
  • God's Faithfulness: Noah's extended life underscores God's faithfulness to His promises. Despite the profound changes to the earth and human existence after the flood, God continued to preserve and bless Noah and his family, allowing humanity to flourish.

Linguistic Nuances

The Hebrew phrase "And Noah lived after the flood" (ื•ึทื™ึฐื—ึดื™ ื ึนื—ึท ืึทื—ึทืจ ื”ึทืžึทึผื‘ึผื•ึผืœ - vay'chi Noach achar ha'mabbul) is straightforward, emphasizing the temporal relationship to the flood event. The numerical detail of "three hundred and fifty years" (ืฉึฐืืœึนืฉื ืžึตืื•ึนืช ืฉึธืื ึธื” ื•ึทื—ึฒืžึดืฉึดึผืื™ื ืฉึธืื ึธื” - shlosh me'ot shanah va'chamishim shanah) is precise, reflecting the meticulous nature of biblical genealogies and chronologies. There are no complex linguistic twists here, but the emphasis is on the sheer duration, which was a common characteristic of patriarchal lifespans in the early biblical narrative.

Practical Application

Noah's long life after the flood serves as a powerful reminder of several truths:

  • God's Sustaining Grace: Even after a cataclysmic event, God's grace sustained Noah and his family, allowing them to rebuild and thrive. This speaks to God's enduring commitment to His creation.
  • The Importance of Heritage: Noah's prolonged presence meant he could pass on the knowledge of God, the flood, and the covenant to many generations. This highlights the importance of elders and the transmission of spiritual heritage.
  • The Cycle of Life: While Noah lived an exceptionally long life, this verse also subtly prepares the reader for the inevitability of death, even for a righteous man chosen by God. It underscores the natural progression of life and the passing of the torch from one generation to the next.
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