Genesis - Chapter 7

Genesis 7.1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Genesis 7.2 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. Genesis 7.3 Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. Genesis 7.4 For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. Genesis 7.5 And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him. Genesis 7.6 And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters was upon the earth. Genesis 7.7 And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood. Genesis 7.8 Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of fowls, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth, Genesis 7.9 There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah. Genesis 7.10 And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth. Genesis 7.11 In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. Genesis 7.12 And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. Genesis 7.13 In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah’s wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark; Genesis 7.14 They, and every beast after his kind, and all the cattle after their kind, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind, and every fowl after his kind, every bird of every sort. Genesis 7.15 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life. Genesis 7.16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. Genesis 7.17 And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. Genesis 7.18 And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. Genesis 7.19 And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered. Genesis 7.20 Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered. Genesis 7.21 And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man: Genesis 7.22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died. Genesis 7.23 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark. Genesis 7.24 And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days.

Genesis : Chapter 7

Divine Sovereignty and the Flood: Reflections on Genesis 7 Genesis chapter 7 reveals the beginning of the flood, a pivotal moment in biblical history. How does God execute judgment while preserving life? This powerful text describes the entry of Noah, his family, and the animals into the ark, as well as the beginning of the rains that will precipitate a worldwide flood. It underscores God's sovereignty over creation, His justice in judgment, and His faithfulness to those who follow Him. The Message of Genesis 7 Genesis 7 draws significant parallels with future divine judgments and salvation. To deepen our understanding of this dramatic chapter, let us meditate together on five biblical passages that illuminate its crucial themes. 1. 1 Peter 3:20-21

"who disobeyed long ago, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ark was being built. In this document, only a few people, eight, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you too."

In this passage, Peter uses the flood of Genesis 7 as a symbol of baptism, highlighting how Old Testament events are reinterpreted in the New Testament.

2. Matthew 24:38-39

"For before the flood, the people lived eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark. And they knew nothing until the flood came and took them all away. So it will be at the coming of the Son of Man."

Jesus here refers to the flood of Genesis 7 to illustrate his second coming, emphasizing the element of surprise that will mark that day.

3. Hebrews 11:7

"By faith Noah, being warned of things not yet seen, moved by holy fear, built an ark to save his household. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith."

The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews interprets Noah's action as an act of faith, an example for all believers to follow.

4. 2 Peter 3:6

"By which also the world that then was destroyed, being flooded with water."

In this verse, Peter evokes the flood of Genesis 7 to warn of a future judgment, recalling the reality of divine justice.

5. Luke 17:26-27

"As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of Man. The people lived eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all."

Here Jesus reiterates the analogy with his Second Coming, emphasizing the normality of life before judgment and the urgency of spiritual preparation.

Conclusion

The account of the flood in Genesis 7 is much more than a simple historical event; it represents a call to faith, vigilance, and understanding of God's ways. As we meditate on these passages, we are invited to reflect on our own relationship with God and how we are preparing for His return.