Topical Encyclopedia Noah, a pivotal figure in the biblical narrative, is introduced in the Book of Genesis as the son of Lamech and the grandson of Methuselah. His account is primarily found in Genesis chapters 5 through 9. Noah is renowned for his righteousness and obedience to God, which set him apart in a world that had become exceedingly corrupt and violent.Genealogy and Early Life Noah is a descendant of Adam through the line of Seth, as detailed in Genesis 5. He is the tenth generation from Adam, and his father, Lamech, named him Noah, saying, "He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the LORD has cursed" (Genesis 5:29). This name, meaning "rest" or "comfort," foreshadows Noah's role in God's plan to renew the earth. Righteousness and Favor with God In a time when "the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth" (Genesis 6:5), Noah stood out as a man of integrity. Genesis 6:9 describes him as "a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God" . This characterization underscores Noah's unique relationship with God, which was marked by faithfulness and obedience. The Ark and the Flood God, grieved by humanity's pervasive sinfulness, decided to cleanse the earth with a great flood. However, He chose to preserve Noah and his family due to Noah's righteousness. God instructed Noah to build an ark, a massive vessel designed to save his family and pairs of every living creature. The dimensions and specifications for the ark are meticulously detailed in Genesis 6:14-16. Noah's obedience is highlighted in Genesis 6:22: "So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him" . This act of faith is later commended in the New Testament, where Noah is listed among the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11:7. The floodwaters came as God had warned, covering the earth and destroying all living things outside the ark. Noah, his family, and the animals were preserved, floating safely until the waters receded. After the flood, Noah built an altar to the LORD and offered sacrifices, an act of worship and gratitude (Genesis 8:20). Covenant with Noah Following the flood, God established a covenant with Noah, promising never again to destroy the earth with a flood. The sign of this covenant was the rainbow, a symbol of God's enduring promise to humanity (Genesis 9:12-17). God blessed Noah and his sons, instructing them to "be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth" (Genesis 9:1). Noah's Later Life and Legacy Noah lived 350 years after the flood, and his total lifespan was 950 years (Genesis 9:28-29). His sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, became the progenitors of the post-flood human race, with their descendants spreading across the earth. Noah's legacy is profound, as he is seen as a second Adam, a new beginning for humanity. His faith and obedience serve as a model for believers, illustrating the importance of walking with God even amidst a corrupt world. Noah's account is a testament to God's justice, mercy, and faithfulness, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 5:28,29And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son: Nave's Topical Index Greek 2984. Lamech -- Lamech, a patriarch and an ancestor of Christ ... Indeclinable Transliteration: Lamech Phonetic Spelling: (lam'-ekh) Short Definition: Lamech Definition: (Hebrew), Lamech, son of Methuselah and father of Noah. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2984.htm - 6k Library Concerning the Flood; and after what Manner Noah was Saved in an ... How it is that Cain's Line Terminates in the Eighth Generation ... Genealogy According to Luke. C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38 Chronology from Adam. From the Fall to the Flood. Of Methuselah's Age, which Seems to Extend Fourteen Years Beyond ... Of the Different Computation of the Ages of the Antediluvians ... Hymns on the Nativity. Hymn i. This is the Day that Gladdened Them ... The Answer to the Question Raised. Resources Who was Noah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhy did Lamech think Noah would bring comfort (Genesis 5:29)? | GotQuestions.org Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan? | GotQuestions.org Noah: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Noah: A Daughter of Zelophehad, Special Legislation in Regard to the Inheritance of Noah: Son of Lamech: Builds an Altar and offers Sacrifices Noah: Son of Lamech: Builds an Ark (Ship) and Saves his Family from the Great Flood Noah: Son of Lamech: Dies at the Age of Nine-Hundred and Fifty Years Noah: Son of Lamech: His Blessing Upon Shem and Japheth Noah: Son of Lamech: Intoxication of, and his Curse Upon Canaan Noah: Son of Lamech: Receives the Covenant from God That No Flood Would Ever Again Visit the Earth Related Terms |
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