A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.
You shall make a window for the ark, and finish it within eighteen inches from the top; and you shall put the door of the ark on its side. Make it with three levels: a bottom floor, a second floor, and a third floor.
God is giving Noah specific instructions for building the ark, including details about windows, doors, and making it three stories tall.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Noah for building the ark before the great flood. God was preparing to judge the earth for its wickedness but wanted to preserve Noah's family and representatives of all animal kinds. These architectural details show God's care for practical needs like light, ventilation, and organized space.
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