Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons’ wives with thee.
Study Helps
Interpretation
God consults our benefit, rather than our desires; he knows what is good for us better than we do for ourselves, and how long it is fit our restraints should continue, and desired mercies should be delayed.
Read with
This thought runs through Genesis 8:15-19.
Glossary
- Ark Object
- Noah’s ark, a building of gopher-wood, and covered with pitch, 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, and 30 cubits high.