There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark,....
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Genesis 7:9
Genesis 7:9
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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Genesis 7 — OverviewGenesis 7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have the performance of what was foretold in the
foregoing chapter, both concerning the destruction of the old world and
the salvation of Noah; for we may be sure that no word of God shall…Genesis 7 — OverviewGenesis 7 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 7:1, Noah, with his family, and the living creatures, enter the ark, and the flood begins; Genesis 7:17, The increase and continuance of the flood for forty days; Genesis 7:21, All flesh is destroyed by it;…Genesis 7 — OverviewGenesis 7 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter begins with an order to Noah to come with his family and all the creatures into the ark, that they might be safe from the flood, which would quickly be upon the earth, Ge 7:1 and then gives an account of…Genesis 7:1-9Genesis 7:1-9 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe ark entered.
I. THE INVITATION OF JEHOVAH. "Come thou and all thy house into the ark." This invitation was—
1. Timely. It was given on the finishing of the ark, and therefore not too soon; also seven days before…Genesis 7:1-10Genesis 7:1-10 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONGenesis 7:5-10Genesis 7:5-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is Noah's ready obedience to the commands that God gave him.
Observe, 1. He went into the ark, upon notice that the flood would come
after seven days, though probably as yet there appeared no visible sign…