C. History of the first civilization ~ cont.
4. Noah's life and related events
a. Corrupt civilization as sons of God marry daughters of men - Genesis 6:1-7, 11-12
b. Instructions for building ark - Genesis 6:8, 13-21
c. Birth of Noah's sons - Genesis 5:32, 6:9, 1 Chronicles 1:4
(1) Japheth
(2) Shem (54th Gen)
(3) Ham
d. Death of Lamech (777 years) - Genesis 5:30-31
e. Death of Methuselah (969 years) - Genesis 5:26-27
f. Entering the ark - Genesis 6:22; 7:19
g. The flood
(1) Rain falls - Genesis 7:10-24
(2) Rain stops - Genesis 8:1-3
(3) Ark rests, waters subside - Genesis 8:4
(4) Land seen - Genesis 8:5
(5) Raven, dove, leaf - Genesis 8:6-12
(6) Noah discovers dry land - Genesis 8:13
h. Leaving the ark upon God's command - Genesis 8:14-19
(Third Dispensation Human Government)
j. God's rainbow covenant with Noah - Genesis 8:20-22, 9:8-17, 9:1-7
I just now realized that verses 1-7 of Chapter 9 of Genesis are placed after verses 8-17.
Sometimes I am saddened by the state of our nation and world. HIS Word reminds me that this temporal plane is not quite as bad as it once was...yet.
And God looked upon the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. (Genesis 6:12)
corrupt or corrupted - H7843 -שׁחת - shâchath - shaw-khath' - A primitive root; to decay, that is, (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively).
This Hebrew word is used 146x in 135 verses - I did not review all of the verses, hit and missed my way backwards from Malachi (used 3x) and landed on this verse:
The fool hath said in his heart , there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. (Psalm 14:1)
In the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 6, the nearest kinsman responds to Boaz with this statement: "I can not redeem it for myself (talking about reclaiming Naomi/Ruth's land and marrying Ruth) lest I mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I can not redeem it."
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. (Genesis 6:8)
grace - H2580 - חן - chên - khane - From H2603; graciousness, that is, subjectively (kindness, favor) or objectively (beauty).
- H2603 - חנן - chânan - khaw-nan' -A primitive root (compare H2583); properly to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (that is, move to favor by petition).
And one that many know and quote quite often: Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. (Proverbs 31:30)
I wanted to find a site which showed the dimensions of, or gave information about the ark. The website World Wide Flood has some AWESOME information. Very cool. This site is also very informative: Genesis Files. The article is not very long, but contains a LOT of information.
Noah took the animals by two (male and female ~ notice not male and male or female and female). The unclean animals were by one set, the clean by sevens. Story books, movies, toys, etc. usually only show sets of 2, rarely do they show a set of 7 pairs, or even the dinosaurs. Some who have extensively researched this area state that the animals were probably not mature (not ready to be bred), thus they would have slept more, eaten less and been smaller in size. I found more information here: Were Dinosaurs on the Ark?
Got caught up in a rabbit trail of figuring out how long Noah et al were on the ark. Noah entered 7 days prior to the flood beginning (Genesis 7:4, 10). It rained for 40 days (starting on Noah's 601 year, in the second month on the 17th day ~ Genesis 7:11). The ark rested on seventh month, 17th day (Genesis 8:4). The waters decreased until the tenth month, first day (Genesis 8:5). Forty days later Noah lets the raven out, which did not return (Genesis 8:6-7). Then a dove (assumption is 7 days later?) (Genesis 8:8). Another 7 days, and sent the dove out (Genesis 8:10). Another 7 days and the dove did not return (Genesis 8:12). First day, first month of Noah's 601st year he removes the covering (Genesis 8:13). Second month, twenty and seventh day the earth was dried (Genesis 8:14).
According to my research a pre-flood month was 30 days. Soooo...if I take from month 2 (600th year), day 17 until month 2 (601st year), day 27, that would be 30 x 12 + 10 = 370. Then add in the 7 days prior to the flood beginning would bring the length up to 377 days. Interesting study, I found several sites which detailed the information. If you want to research you can try Answers In Genesis or Noah's Ark and Earth History. I originally found the timeline below on this site.
Went browsing for articles about the flood and found these Why Christians Should Believe in a Global Flood and Every Culture Has a Flood Story, both from the Institute for Creation Research.
From Answers in Genesis, I found Geologic Evidences for the Genesis Flood. This article is an overview, summarizing six evidences for the flood. You can link to them from within the article, or do so from here:
Evidence #6 - Rock Layers Folded, Not Fractured
Rainbow, covenant, meat eating, accountability for loss of life...wrapping up this reading. One of the sites I browsed while looking for information on the flood and/or the ark mentioned how a rainbow would not have been possible prior to the rain. Found this picture online - :-D
Rainbow, covenant, meat eating, accountability for loss of life...wrapping up this reading. One of the sites I browsed while looking for information on the flood and/or the ark mentioned how a rainbow would not have been possible prior to the rain. Found this picture online - :-D
Covenants - Father promises to establish HIS covenant with Noah in Genesis 6:18. Once they leave the ark, 9:9 Father establishes HIS covenant; 9:11, establishes HIS covenant; 9:12, the token (rainbow) of the covenant; 9:1, the token (rainbow) of the covenant; 9:15-16 Father's perpetual or everlasting remembrance of the covenant; 9:17, the token of the covenant established between Father, Noah and all flesh upon the earth.
The word covenant is used (OT) 292x in 272 verses. The Hebrew word is:
H1285 - בּרית - berı̂yth - ber-eeth' - From H1262 (in the sense of cutting (like H1254)); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh).
Which is used 284x in 264 verses...interesting...something to study out another time. :-D
At this juncture Noah and his family are allowed to consume meat - and the animals would now have a fear and dread of humans. I thought of this while reading the passage about Noah putting out his hand and taking the dove to himself. It must have been an awesome experience to have been around such a variety of animals and no fear or concern for safety.
My closing verse caused me to reflect upon how wicked our generation has become, yet we tremble not before HIM who judges justly and rightly. The nations of the world have embraced a process for unwanted pregnancies (idol worship) lest we think there is no accounting, I would beg to differ. Father looks at us and we are found wanting, we, especially America, owe a very large blood debt.
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. (Genesis 9:8)
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