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Genesis 7:5

What does Genesis 7:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 7:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 7:5 means

This verse succinctly states Noah's complete and immediate obedience to all of God's commands. It serves as a testament to Noah's faith, demonstrating his unwavering trust and submission to God's detailed instructions, regardless of the perceived impossibility or scale of the task. Noah's obedience, extending years through the ark's construction and now to the final preparations, is presented as a model of faithfulness in the face of an unbelieving world, validating God's earlier declaration of his righteousness.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Noah did according unto all that Jehovah commanded him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Noah did according unto all that the Lord commanded him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Noah did according unto all that Jehovah commanded him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Noah did everything which the Lord said he was to do.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Noah doth according to all that Jehovah hath commanded him:

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Noe did all things which the Lord had commanded him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Noah did according to all that Jehovah had commanded him.

Context

This verse follows God's specific instructions and the seven-day countdown, serving as a vital affirmation of Noah's character. It sets the stage for the dramatic events of the flood's commencement, transitioning from divine decree to human response. This statement of obedience is foundational, establishing Noah's role as a faithful servant before the unfolding global judgment.

v.4For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living thing that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the ground.

v.5This passage

v.6And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters was upon the earth.

Cross references

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

  • Luke 8:21

    But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.

  • Exodus 40:16

    Thus did Moses: according to all that Jehovah commanded him, so did he.

  • John 8:28

    Jesus therefore said, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself, but as the Father taught me, I speak these things.

  • Hebrews 5:8

    though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;

  • John 2:5

    His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

  • Matthew 3:15

    But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.

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