Translations
Modern
This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God.
Traditional
These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
Literal
These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generations; Noah walked with God.
Latin
Hæ sunt generationes Noë: Noë vir justus atque perfectus fuit in generationibus suis; cum Deo ambulavit.
Original
Hebrew
English
This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God.
Notes
the account: See study note on 2:4
a righteous man, blameless in his generation: The text does not say Noah was without sin (see Romans 5:12–14). Noah was righteous and blameless because he had a close relationship with God. See also Genesis 7:1; 17:1; Hebrews 11:7.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Noah: Righteous man, built ark, survived flood
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Fellowship Genesis, Book of Land Mesopotamia Noah Patriarchs, Period of the Peter, Second Letter of Remnant Righteousness The Flood
Topics
Character of Saints: Just Communion with God: Noah Communion: Noah Fellowship with God God: Grace of Obedience: Exemplified Obedience: Noah Perfection: Ascribed to Noah Walking: Noah