KJV ORIGINAL
And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After the flood, Noah became a farmer and planted a vineyard.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Noah starting a new life after the flood by becoming a farmer and planting grapes.
📚 Historical Context
This verse takes place shortly after Noah and his family left the ark following the great flood that destroyed the earth. As one of only eight survivors of humanity, Noah was essentially starting civilization over again. Agriculture, particularly farming and cultivating crops like grapes, was essential for survival and represented hope for the future.
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