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These [are] the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man [and] perfect in his generations, [and] Noah walked with God. 9. These are the generations, &c.] The heading, or superscription of a new section in the narrative of P; cf. Gen 2:4, Gen 5:1. a righteous man ] The word “righteous” ( addiq), which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:9”

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. 8. But Noah ] The sudden introduction of Noah’s name implies that there had been some previous account, in J, describing the contrast of Noah’s virtue with the sinfulness of his contemporaries. In the composite narrative of Genesis many features have necessarily disappeared in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:8”

And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 7. destroy ] R.V. marg. Heb. blot out. LXX , Lat. delebo. A characteristic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:7”

And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 6. And it repented the Lord grieved him at his heart ] This is a strong instance of what is called anthropomorphism, an expression descriptive of human emotion or action ascribed to Jehovah (e.g. Gen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:6”

And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. 5. of man ] Literally, “the man,” ha-adam, used generically, as in Gen 6:1. “The unity of the race is a consistent doctrine of the O.T. It was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:5”

There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bore [children] to them, the same [became] mighty men which [were] of old, men of renown. 4. The Nephilim ] i.e. giants. It is natural to refer to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:4”

And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also [is] flesh: yet his days shall be a hundred and twenty years. 3. And the lord said ] It is not evident in this verse, why the Lord should pass a sentence of condemnation upon man. In the two … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:3”

That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they [were] fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 2. that the sons of God, &c.] This is one of the most disputed passages in the book. But the difficulty, in a great measure, disappears, if it is frankly recognized, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:2”

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 1. men ] Heb. ha-adam, i.e. “the man.” It is not the proper name “Adam”; nor is it “the man” as an individual as in Gen 3:24, Gen 4:1: but “the man” collectively, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 6:1”

And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begot Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 32. And Noah was, &c.] Noah is thus represented as much older, when he begets his children, than were the other patriarchs, when children were born to them. A hundred years is the interval of time between the birth of Noah’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 5:32”