Genesis 6:22

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 6:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
Genesis 6:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thus did Noah, etc.] Or “and” or “therefore Noah made” f408 the ark; and “all things”, as the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions: according to all that God commanded him, so did he; he made the ark according to the pattern God gave him, he gathered together food for himself and family, and for all the creatures, and laid it up in the ark as God directed him; and when the time was come, he and they not only entered into it, but he took with him all the creatures he was ordered, as after related; in this we have an instance of his fear of God, of his faith in his word, and of his obedience to his will, (see <581107>Hebrews 11:7) in all which he was a type of Christ, the builder of his…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thus did Noah--He began without delay to prepare the colossal fabric, and in every step of his progress faithfully followed the divine directions he had received. Next: Genesis Chapter 7”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“- Section VI - The Deluge - XXIII. The Ark 9. דור dôr “age, time from birth to death,” applied either to an individual or the whole contemporary race, running parallel with some leading individual. Hence, the “race” or “generation” living during that time. 14. תבה tēbâh “chest, ark.” It is used only of this vessel of Noah’s construction, and of the little vessel in which Moses was put Exodus 2:3, Exodus 2:5. The root, according to Furst, means “to be hollow.” אבה 'ēbeh a cognate word, signifies “a reed;” κιβωτός kibōtos Septuagint. גפר goper α. λ., perhaps “fir, cypress, resinous wood.” קן qēn “nest, room; related: prepare, rear up.” 16. צהר tsohar “shining, light;” not the same as…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Gen 7:5, Gen 7:9, Gen 7:16, Gen 17:23; Exo 40:16, Exo 40:19, Exo 40:21, Exo 40:23, Exo 40:25, Exo 40:27, Exo 40:32; Deu 12:32; Mat 7:24-27; Joh 2:5, Joh 15:14; Heb 11:7, Heb 11:8; Jo1 5:3, Jo1 5:4 Next: Genesis Chapter 7 Sacred Texts | Bible Previous: Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge: Genesis: Genesis Chapter 5 Index Next: Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge: Genesis: Genesis Chapter 7”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“"Thus did Noah, according to all that God commanded him" (with regard to the building of the ark). Cf. Heb 11:7. Next: Genesis Chapter 7 Sacred Texts | Bible Previous: Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament by Carl Friedric... Index Next: Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament by Carl Friedric...”
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