Genesis 7:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 7:1-4

Here is, I. A gracious invitation of Noah and his family into a place of safety, now that the flood of waters was coming, Gen. 7:1. 1. The call itself is very kind, like that of a tender father to his children, to come in doors, when he sees night or a storm coming: Come thou, and all thy house, that small family that thou hast, into the ark. Observe, (1.) Noah did not go into the ark till God bade him; though he knew it was designed for his place of refuge, yet he waited for a renewed... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 7:4

For yet seven days ,.... Or one week more, after the above orders were given, which, the Jews say, were for the mourning at Methuselah's death; others, that they were an additional space to the one hundred and twenty given to the old world for repentance; in which time some might truly repent, finding that the destruction of the world was very near, and who might be saved from everlasting damnation, though not from perishing in the flood: but it rather was a space of time proper for Noah to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 7:4

For yet seven days - God spoke these words probably on the seventh or Sabbath day, and the days of the ensuing week were employed in entering the ark, in embarking the mighty troop, for whose reception ample provision had been already made. Forty days - This period became afterwards sacred, and was considered a proper space for humiliation. Moses fasted forty days, Deuteronomy 9:9 , Deuteronomy 9:11 ; so did Elijah, 1 Kings 19:8 ; so did our Lord, Matthew 4:2 . Forty days'... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 7:1-6

God the Savior inviting faith. "Come thou and all thy house into the ark," &c.; Covenant mercy. A type of the Christian Church, with its special privilege and defense, surrounded with the saving strength of God. I. DIVINE PREPARATION . Providence . The ark. 1. Human agency under inspired direction. The word of God. The institutions of religion. The fellowship of saints. 2. A preparation made in the face of and in spite of an opposing world The history of the Church... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 7:1-9

The ark entered. I. THE INVITATION OF JEHOVAH . "Come thou and all thy house into the ark." This invitation was— 1. Timely . It was given on the finishing of the ark, and therefore not too soon; also seven days before the Flood, and therefore not too late. God's interventions in his people's behalf are always opportune: witness me exodus from Egypt, the deliverance at the Red Sea, the destruction of Sennacherib's army; Christ's walking on the sea, sleeping in the boat, rising... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 7:4-5

For yet seven days . Literally, for today's yet seven—after seven days; thus giving Noah time to complete his preparations, and the world one more opportunity to repent, which Poole thinks many may have done, though their bodies were drowned for their former impenitency. And I will cause it to rain —literally, I causing it, the participle indicating the certainty of the future action— upon the earth forty days and forty nights . The importance assigned in subsequent Scripture to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 7:1-9

- The Ark Was Entered2. 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 7:1-4Here 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... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 7:4

Genesis 7:4. Yet seven days Or after seven days, which time the long- suffering of God ( 1Pe 3:20 ) granted to the world, as a further space for repentance, of which, therefore, it is probable, Noah gave them notice. And it is not unlikely that many of them, who slighted the threatening when it was at the distance of one hundred and twenty years, now hearing another threatening, and considering the nearness of their danger, might be more affected, and brought to repentance. And although... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 7:1-24

The flood (6:9-8:19)Amid the corruption, there was one man, Noah, who remained faithful to God. Therefore, God promised to preserve Noah, along with his family, so that when the former evil race had been destroyed, he could use Noah and his family to build a new people (9-12; cf. Hebrews 11:7; 2 Peter 2:4-5; 2 Peter 2:4-5).God’s means of destruction was a great flood. Besides preserving Noah and his family, God preserved a pair of each kind of animals in the region, thereby helping to maintain... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 7:4

seven days. The number of spiritual perfection ( App-10 ). All the Flood dates are Sabbaths except one (Genesis 8:5 ). forty. The number of probation ( App-10 ). destroy = wipe out, blot out. earth. Hebrew. 'adamah = ground. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 7:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 7:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 7:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 7:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 7:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 7:4-5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 7:1-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 7:4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 7:1-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 7:4

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