GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 8:1 GOD REMEMBERED NOAH. When the Bible says that God “remembers” someone or that he remembers his covenant with someone, it means he is about to act for that person’s welfare (see Genesis 9:15; Genesis 19:29; Genesis 30:22; Exodus 2:24; Exodus 32:13). God proceeds to renew e... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 8:2 In v. Genesis 8:2 God reverses the process started in Genesis 7:11. The waters both rose and fell during the period of 150 DAYS (see note on 7:17–24). MOUNTAINS OF ARARAT indicates a range of mountains of which Mount Ararat (in modern Turkey) is the highest. The text does... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 8:20 Noah’s burnt offering is intended to express gratitude for divine deliverance. It is also an act of atonement. Despite the human tendency to sin, atonement through sacrifice is possible, resulting in a peaceful relationship between the Lord and humanity. I WILL NEVER AGA... [ Continue Reading ]