Verse 9
9. These are the generations of Noah First came the history (generation) of the heavens and earth; then that of man, and now that of the just and perfect man, who was a second father of the race . In a few strong words Noah’s high religious character is sharply contrasted with the surrounding moral corruption which his godly walk and wonderful faith condemned. The ark, during one hundred and twenty years slowly rising under the hands of its builders and steadily prophesying God’s judgment, was a manifestation of faith unique and perhaps unparalleled in sublimity.
Just man Justified by faith. Hebrews 11:7.
Perfect תמים , literally, whole; for holiness is wholeness . So integrity, from integer . He who walks with God in the faith of Noah is whole-minded toward God . Christian perfection is essentially the same as that righteousness, which some of the patriarchs are said to have attained through faith . It is Christian holiness, integrity, entirety.
Walked with God This touch completes the picture. It is a trait assigned only to Noah and Enoch. Comp. note on Genesis 5:22.
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