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Genesis 6:8

What does Genesis 6:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 6:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 6:8 means

In stark contrast to the universal condemnation and impending destruction, Noah is singled out as one who \"found favor in the eyes of Jehovah.\" This favor, or grace, is not earned but freely given by God, highlighting Noah's unique position amidst a fallen world. This verse introduces Noah as God's chosen instrument for the preservation of life, immediately differentiating him from the corrupt humanity slated for destruction and setting him apart for a special divine purpose.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But Noah found favor in the eyes of Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But Noah found favor in the eyes of Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Noah found grace in the eyes of Jehovah.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But Noe found grace before the Lord.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But Noah found favour in the eyes of Jehovah.

Context

This verse directly follows God's declaration of His intent to destroy all life on earth. It acts as a crucial turning point, introducing the one exception—Noah—and thereby laying the groundwork for the continuation of humanity and God's redemptive plan. Without this verse, the narrative would end in total destruction, making Noah's character pivotal.

v.7And Jehovah said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the ground; both man, and beast, and creeping things, and birds of the heavens; for it repenteth me that I have made them.

v.8This passage

v.9These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, andperfect in his generations: Noah walked with God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 8:35

    For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.

  • 2 Timothy 1:18

    (the Lord grant unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

  • Romans 4:4

    Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned as of grace, but as of debt.

  • Exodus 33:12

    And Moses said unto Jehovah, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found favor in my sight.

  • Proverbs 3:4

    So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.

  • Genesis 19:19

    behold now, thy servant hath found favor in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy lovingkindness, which thou hast showed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest evil overtake me, and I die:

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