John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 7:2
Gen 7:2 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that [are] not clean by two, the male and his female. Ver. 2. Of every clean beast thou shalt take by sevens. ] Three pair for generation, and a single one for sacrifice, after the flood was past. Gen 8:20 God must have a share; and good reason. But that two only of a sort, of the unclean hurtful creatures were preserved, note his fatherly providence. To this day we see, though sheep and... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 7:1-3
Genesis 7:1-3And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the arkThe ark completed; or, the termination of definite moral serviceI.THE TERMINATION OF AS ARDUOUS TASK. 1. This termination would be a relief to his physical energies. 2. This termination would be a relief to his mental anxieties. 3. This termination would inspire a sad but holy pride within his heart. And so Christian service often reviews its work, its calm faith, its patient energy, and its palpable result, with... read more