Genesis 9:24

Translations

Modern

When Noah awoke from his drunkenness and learned what his youngest son had done to him,

Traditional

And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.

Literal

And Noah awoke from his wine and he knew what his youngest son had done to him.

Latin

Evigilans autem Noë ex vino, cum didicisset quæ fecerat ei filius suus minor,

Original

Hebrew

English

When Noah awoke from his drunkenness and learned what his youngest son had done to him,

Notes

Genesis 9:20–27

The story of Noah begins with him walking in righteousness and obeying the Lord (6:9). It ends with him drunk and naked in his tent, cursing Canaan. Even after the great flood, people still showed sinful behaviors that led to the flood.

The text emphasizes the cursed origin of the Canaanites, a corrupt and idol-worshiping group. Israel would later remove them from the promised land (see also 15:16 and study note; Leviticus 18:3; 20:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Noah Community Responsibility: Achan’s Sin Curses and Blessings Symbolic Numbers