Genesis 6:22
What does Genesis 6:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 6:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 6:22 means
This verse succinctly states Noah's complete and immediate obedience to all of God's commands: \"Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.\" This simple declaration is a testament to Noah's faith and righteousness, making no mention of hesitation or questioning. His perfect execution of God's intricate instructions is pivotal, demonstrating his trust in God's plan and setting the stage for the dramatic events of the flood itself.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And all these things Noah did; as God said, so he did.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Noah doth according to all that God hath commanded him; so hath he done.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Noe did all things which God commanded him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Noah did it; according to all thatGod had commanded him, so did he.
Context
This concluding verse of the chapter summarizes Noah's faithful response to all the detailed instructions God gave him for building the ark and preparing for the flood. It seals the narrative of preparation, emphasizing Noah's obedience as the culmination of God's commands and setting the stage for the next chapter's account of the flood's beginning.
v.21And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.
v.22This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 40:21
and he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
- Exodus 40:16
Thus did Moses: according to all that Jehovah commanded him, so did he.
- Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, being warned of God concerning things not seen as yet, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
- Matthew 7:24
Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:
- Genesis 7:5
And Noah did according unto all that Jehovah commanded him.
- Deuteronomy 12:32
What thing soever I command you, that shall ye observe to do: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
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