Genesis 7:6

“And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters was upon the earth, etc.] When it began, for he was in his six hundred and first year when it ended, (<010813>Genesis 8:13) his eldest son was now an hundred years old, since when Noah was five hundred years old he begat children, (<010532>Genesis 5:32).”

“- The Ark Was Entered 2. טהור ṭâhôr “clean, fit for food or sacrifice.” 4. יקוּם yeqûm “standing thing; what grows up, whether animal or plant.” Compare קמה qāmâh “stalk, or standing corn.” Genesis 7:1-4 Here is found the command to enter the ark. The general direction in the preceding chapter was given many years ago, before the ark was commenced. Now, when it is completed, a more specific command is issued. “For thee have I seen righteous before me.” Noah has accepted the mercy of God, is therefore set right in point of law, and walks aright in point of practice. The Lord recognizes this indication of an adopted and renewed son. “In this age” he and his were the solitary family so…”

“7:6 covered the earth: See study note on 6:17.”

“Gen 5:32, Gen 8:13 Genesis 7:7”