KJV ORIGINAL
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Noah found favor with the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that even when everyone else was living wickedly, Noah stood out as someone God looked upon with favor and approval.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, the world had become filled with widespread wickedness and violence, prompting God to regret creating humanity and decide to bring a great flood to cleanse the earth. Amid this moral corruption, Noah was described as a righteous man who walked faithfully with God, setting him apart from his generation. As a result, God extended His unmerited favor to Noah, choosing him for preservation.
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