Genesis 6:9
What does Genesis 6:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 6:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 6:9 means
This verse begins the \"generations of Noah,\" a literary marker pointing to a new section of the narrative. Noah is affirmed as a righteous man, described as \"perfect in his generations,\" meaning blameless and upright within his corrupted society, not sinless perfection. Most importantly, he \"walked with God,\" indicating a deep, personal relationship and obedience that distinguished him from his contemporaries. This character description provides the foundation for why Noah found favor with God and was chosen for such a monumental task.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, andperfect in his generations: Noah walked with God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, andperfect in his generations: Noah walked with God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949These are the generations of Noah. Noah was an upright man and without sin in his generation: he went in the ways of God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862These <FI>are<Fi> births of Noah: Noah <FI>is<Fi> a righteous man; perfect he hath been among his generations; with God hath Noah walked habitually.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752These are the generations of Noe: Noe was a just and perfect man in his generations, he walked with God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890This is the history of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect amongst his generations: Noah walked withGod.
Context
This verse immediately follows the declaration that Noah found favor in God's eyes, providing the character qualifications and moral standing that justify God's choice. It elaborates on *why* Noah received grace, setting him apart as a role model amidst pervasive sin. This explanation of Noah's character is crucial before God details his instructions for the ark.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 1:1
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil.
- Ezekiel 14:20
though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, they should deliver neither son nor daughter; they should but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
- 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.
- 1 Kings 3:6
And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great lovingkindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
- Genesis 5:24
and Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.
- Luke 2:25
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
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