Verse 16
16. Go forth Noah patiently waited for the divine word, and did not hasten to leave the ark, although it was now about two months since he lifted the cover and saw that the earth was dry . Although, probably, he could see no reason for delay, and the narrative does not enable us to assign any reason for it, yet walking by faith, as one does who “walks with God,” he waited for Jehovah, who “shut him in,” to lead him forth . They who dwell most closely with God are often thus mysteriously bidden to stand and wait when every thing seems to call for action .
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