Every living creature, every creeping thing, and every bird--everything that moves upon the earth--came out of the ark, kind by kind. Every living creatureThis phrase emphasizes the totality of God's creation that was preserved through the flood. The Hebrew word for "creature" is "nephesh," which often refers to a living being with breath. This highlights the sanctity and value of life as ordained by God. The preservation of every living creature signifies God's covenantal faithfulness and His intention to restore and renew the earth. Every creeping thing
The term "creeping thing" comes from the Hebrew "remes," which includes small animals and insects. This phrase underscores the diversity of life that God values. In the ancient Near Eastern context, even the smallest creatures were seen as part of God's intricate design, reflecting His attention to detail and care for all aspects of creation. Every bird
Birds, or "oph" in Hebrew, are often symbolic of freedom and the heavens. Their inclusion in the ark narrative signifies the completeness of God's creation. Birds are mentioned separately to highlight their unique role in the ecosystem and their ability to transcend earthly boundaries, symbolizing hope and the promise of new beginnings. Everything that moves upon the earth
This phrase captures the dynamic nature of life. The Hebrew word "ramas" suggests movement and activity, indicating that life is not static but vibrant and full of potential. This movement is a testament to God's creative power and the ongoing vitality of His creation. Came out of the ark
The act of coming out of the ark represents a new beginning and a fresh start for creation. The Hebrew verb "yatsa" implies a purposeful exit, orchestrated by God. This moment is a pivotal point in the narrative, symbolizing deliverance and the fulfillment of God's promise to preserve life. Kind by kind
The phrase "kind by kind" reflects the order and structure inherent in God's creation. The Hebrew word "miyn" refers to categories or species, emphasizing the diversity and complexity of life. This orderliness is a reflection of God's wisdom and intentionality in creation, ensuring that each kind would continue to thrive and multiply according to His design. Persons / Places / Events 1. NoahThe righteous man chosen by God to build the ark and preserve life during the flood. He is a central figure in this account, representing obedience and faithfulness. 2. The ArkThe vessel constructed by Noah under God's instructions to save his family and pairs of every living creature from the flood. It symbolizes God's provision and salvation. 3. The FloodA cataclysmic event sent by God to cleanse the earth of its wickedness, sparing only Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark. 4. Living CreaturesRefers to all the animals that were preserved in the ark, which came out to repopulate the earth. This includes every kind of creature, emphasizing the diversity of God's creation. 5. Mount AraratThe location where the ark came to rest after the floodwaters receded, marking the beginning of a new era for life on earth. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and OrderGod's command and control over creation are evident as He orchestrates the preservation and release of every kind of creature. This reminds us of His sovereignty and the order He brings to our lives. Faithfulness in ObedienceNoah's obedience in building the ark and caring for the animals is a testament to faithfulness. We are called to trust and obey God's instructions, even when we don't see the full picture. New BeginningsThe release of the animals signifies a new beginning for creation. In our lives, God offers new beginnings and opportunities for growth and renewal. Stewardship of CreationAs the animals leave the ark, we are reminded of our responsibility to care for God's creation. Stewardship is a vital aspect of our faith, calling us to protect and nurture the world around us. God's Faithfulness to His PromisesThe safe exit of the animals from the ark demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Noah's obedience in building the ark and caring for the animals inspire you in your walk with God? 2. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty and order in the world around us today? 3. How can the concept of new beginnings in Genesis 8:19 encourage us in times of change or uncertainty? 4. What practical steps can we take to be better stewards of God's creation in our daily lives? 5. How does the faithfulness of God in preserving life during the flood encourage you to trust in His promises? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 1:24-25This passage describes God's creation of animals, paralleling the diversity and order seen in Genesis 8:19 as the creatures leave the ark. Genesis 9:1God blesses Noah and his sons, commanding them to be fruitful and multiply, echoing the command given to Adam and Eve, and connecting to the repopulation of the earth. Psalm 104:27-30These verses speak of God's provision for all creatures, highlighting His ongoing care and sustenance for life, as seen in the preservation and release of the animals from the ark. People NoahPlaces Mount AraratTopics Along, Animal, Animals, Ark, Beast, Bird, Birds, Creatures, Creepeth, Creeping, Families, Forth, Fowl, Goes, Ground, Kind, Kinds, Move, Moves, Moveth, Ship, Sort, Whatever, WhatsoeverDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 8:1-19 7203 ark, Noah's Genesis 8:15-19 4604 animals, nature of
7227 flood, the Genesis 8:15-22 5106 Noah Genesis 8:17-20 4612 birds 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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