But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside. But God remembered NoahThe phrase "But God remembered" is pivotal in the narrative, signifying a turning point. The Hebrew word for "remembered" is "זָכַר" (zakar), which implies more than just recalling to mind. It denotes an action based on a prior commitment or covenant. In the context of Noah, it reflects God's faithfulness to His promise to preserve Noah and his family. This remembrance is not merely a mental exercise but a divine intervention, showcasing God's unwavering commitment to His creation and His covenantal faithfulness. and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark
This phrase emphasizes God's comprehensive care for all His creation. The Hebrew word for "animals" is "חַיָּה" (chayyah), and "livestock" is "בְּהֵמָה" (behemah). These terms encompass all living creatures, highlighting the inclusivity of God's remembrance. It underscores the biblical theme that God values all life, not just human life. This care for the animals reflects the stewardship role humanity has over creation, as initially commanded in Genesis 1:28. and God caused a wind to pass over the earth
The Hebrew word for "wind" is "רוּחַ" (ruach), which can also mean "spirit" or "breath." This word is rich in theological significance, often associated with God's creative and life-giving power. In Genesis 1:2, the "Spirit of God" (ruach Elohim) hovered over the waters, bringing order out of chaos. Here, the wind signifies a new beginning, a divine act to restore and renew the earth. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty over nature and His ability to bring about transformation and renewal. and the waters subsided
The subsiding of the waters marks the end of God's judgment and the beginning of restoration. The Hebrew word for "subsided" is "שָׁכַךְ" (shakak), meaning to abate or diminish. This process of the waters receding is a gradual return to order, symbolizing hope and the promise of new life. It reflects the biblical principle that after judgment comes restoration, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture, culminating in the ultimate restoration through Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign Creator who remembers Noah and initiates the process of restoration after the flood. 2. NoahThe righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and repopulate the earth. 3. Animals and LivestockThe creatures preserved in the ark, representing God's care for all His creation. 4. The ArkThe vessel of salvation that carried Noah, his family, and the animals through the flood. 5. The WindThe instrument used by God to begin the recession of the floodwaters, symbolizing His control over nature. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod remembers His promises and His people. Just as He remembered Noah, He remembers us in our times of need. Divine TimingGod's timing is perfect. The floodwaters receded according to His plan, teaching us patience and trust in His timing. New BeginningsThe subsiding waters symbolize a fresh start. In Christ, we are offered new beginnings and the opportunity to walk in newness of life. God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe wind sent by God demonstrates His control over nature, reminding us of His power and authority in our lives. Stewardship of CreationNoah's care for the animals reflects our responsibility to steward God's creation with care and respect. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the concept of God "remembering" Noah encourage you in your personal walk with God? 2. In what ways can you see God's perfect timing in your life, and how does this passage encourage you to trust Him more? 3. How can the account of Noah inspire you to seek new beginnings in areas of your life where you feel stagnant or overwhelmed? 4. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate stewardship over God's creation in your daily life? 5. How does the faith of Noah, as described in Hebrews 11:7, challenge you to act in obedience to God's calling, even when it seems daunting? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 1:2The Spirit of God moving over the waters during creation parallels the wind sent by God to recede the floodwaters, indicating a new beginning. Exodus 14:21The parting of the Red Sea by a strong east wind shows God's power to deliver and provide a path to salvation. Psalm 106:9God's rebuke of the Red Sea, making it dry, reflects His authority over the natural world. Luke 1:54-55God's remembrance of His mercy to Israel connects to His faithfulness in remembering Noah. Hebrews 11:7Noah's faith in building the ark is commended, highlighting the importance of obedience and trust in God's promises. People NoahPlaces Mount AraratTopics Animal, Animals, Ark, Assuaged, Beasts, Blow, Cattle, Caused, Causeth, Checked, Kept, Livestock, Mind, Noah, Pass, Receded, Remembered, Remembereth, Ship, Subside, Subsided, Waters, Wild, WindDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 8:1 1347 covenant, with Noah
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4860 wind Genesis 8:1-2 7227 flood, the Genesis 8:1-5 4254 mountains Genesis 8:1-11 4819 dryness Genesis 8:1-19 7203 ark, Noah's Library December 27. "He Sent Forth the Dove which Returned not Again unto Him" (Gen. viii. 12).
"He sent forth the dove which returned not again unto him" (Gen. viii. 12). First, we have the dove going forth from the ark, and finding no rest upon the wild and drifting waste of sin and judgment. This represents the Old Testament period, perhaps, when the Holy Ghost visited this sinful world, but could find no resting-place, and went back to the bosom of God. Next, we have the dove going forth and returning with the olive leaf in her mouth, the symbol and the pledge of peace and reconciliation, …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth 'Clear Shining after Rain'
'And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged; The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained; And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated. And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Sermon of the Seasons
"Oh, the long and dreary Winter! Oh, the cold and cruel Winter!" We say to ourselves, Will spring-time never come? In addition to this, trade and commerce continue in a state of stagnation; crowds are out of employment, and where business is carried on, it yields little profit. Our watchmen are asked if they discern any signs of returning day, and they answer, "No." Thus we bow our heads in a common affliction, and ask each man comfort of his fellow; for as yet we see not our signs, neither does …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 32: 1886 The Best of the Best
"I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys."--Song of Solomon 2:1. THE time of flowers has come, and as they are in some faint degree emblems of our Lord, it is well, when God thus calls, that we should seek to learn what he desires to teach us by them. If nature now spreads out her roses and her lilies, or prepares to do so, let us try, not only to see them, but to see Christ as he is shadowed forth in them. "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys." If these are the words …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 42: 1896 The Unchangeable One
Psalm cxix. 89-96. For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants. Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction. I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: …
Charles Kingsley—Town and Country Sermons On Gen. viii. I
On Gen. viii. I Hippolytus, the expositor of the Targum, and my master, Jacobus Rohaviensis, have said: On the twenty-seventh day of the month Jiar, which is the second Hebrew month, the ark rose from the base of the holy mount; and already the waters bore it, and it was carried upon them round about towards the four cardinal points of the world. The ark accordingly held off from the holy mount towards the east, then returned towards the west, then turned to the south, and finally, bearing off eastwards, …
Hippolytus—The Extant Works and Fragments of Hippolytus The Song of the Three Children
DANIEL iii. 16, 17, 18. O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and He will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. We read this morning, instead of the Te Deum, the Song of the Three Children, beginning, 'Oh all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise …
Charles Kingsley—The Good News of God Nature of Covenanting.
A covenant is a mutual voluntary compact between two parties on given terms or conditions. It may be made between superiors and inferiors, or between equals. The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between parties respectively independent of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture. Parties to covenants in a great variety of relative circumstances, are there introduced. There, covenant relations among men are represented as obtaining not merely between nation and nation, …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting That it is Profitable to Communicate Often
The Voice of the Disciple Behold I come unto Thee, O Lord, that I may be blessed through Thy gift, and be made joyful in Thy holy feast which Thou, O God, of Thy goodness hast prepared for the poor.(1) Behold in Thee is all that I can and ought to desire, Thou art my salvation and redemption, my hope and strength, my honour and glory. Therefore rejoice the soul of Thy servant this day, for unto Thee, O Lord Jesus, do I lift up my soul.(2) I long now to receive Thee devoutly and reverently, I desire …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ Covenanting Enforced by the Grant of Covenant Signs and Seals.
To declare emphatically that the people of God are a covenant people, various signs were in sovereignty vouchsafed. The lights in the firmament of heaven were appointed to be for signs, affording direction to the mariner, the husbandman, and others. Miracles wrought on memorable occasions, were constituted signs or tokens of God's universal government. The gracious grant of covenant signs was made in order to proclaim the truth of the existence of God's covenant with his people, to urge the performance …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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