Pentecost Season · Proper 4 · Year A
Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19
Noah and the Flood
May 31, 2026
Overview & Insights
"Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God." (Genesis 6:9)
God commands righteous Noah to build an ark to preserve his family and the animals through a flood that judges a corrupted earth. When the waters recede, Noah and the living creatures come out onto dry land.
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Commentary
Commentary on Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 Working Preacher
Lectionary commentary on the flood narrative and God's preservation of Noah.
Genesis 6 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the corruption of the earth and the command to build the ark.
Genesis 6:9 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries collected for the introduction of Noah.
Genesis 6 Commentary Precept Austin
Precept Austin's commentary and sermon resources on Genesis 6.
Background & Word Study
Genesis 6:9 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text with parsing for the description of Noah as righteous and blameless.
Genesis 6 in Hebrew Sefaria
Hebrew and English with Jewish commentary for the flood account.
Overview: Genesis 1-11 BibleProject
Animated overview of the primeval history that culminates in the flood.
Enter the Bible: Genesis Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to Genesis (background only).
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