One thing you need to know about names in the Bible is that they are much more than simple labels of identification. In Bible times, one’s name reflected a person’s reputation, nature and character.  Let’s take a look at the actual meanings of the names of Noah’s sons and in general who each one’s respective […]

Starting from Genesis 9:18, Noah and his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth emerge from the ark marking the beginning of a new era in human history. Nevertheless, in short order we will soon see that man remains just as susceptible to falling into trouble and committing evil as he was before the flood. We’re told […]

The incredible trauma of the flood would have undoubtedly left Noah quite battered. Think about it. Besides him and his family, every human being on earth had been destroyed. Once the waters burst forth from both the heavens and the ground, Noah would have heard the screams of his neighbors, men, women and children, as […]

Today we begin our study of Genesis Chapter 9. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click here. For the King James Version, click here. This chapter starts off with God’s first post-flood speech to Noah in the Bible. This is also the first time Scripture has God addressing someone in narrative form using the phrase “And […]

Notice that once Noah leaves the ark, his first action was to build an altar and pay homage to the Lord through sacrifices. Again, here it is obvious why God had to have Noah bring 7 pairs of clean animals.  If there was only a single pair of each clean species, then each sacrifice would […]