Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 6:9
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,... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 6:8
8. Noah found grace Because of his godly filial fear and faith, (Hebrews 11:7,) which wonderfully showed itself in preaching righteousness to that corrupt generation, and especially by working through more than a century in the construction of the vast ark for the saving of his house . read more