By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
What does Hebrews 11:7 mean?
Here follow some illustrious examples of faith from the Old Testament.
Key themes
FaithAnxiety and fearJustice and mercyChristology
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Keep this verse inside Hebrews 11:7-8 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- Ark Object
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Noah’s ark, a building of gopher-wood, and covered with pitch, 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, and 30 cubits high.
- Noah Person
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Rest, (Heb. Noah) the grandson of Methuselah ( Gen. 5:25-29 ), who was for two hundred and fifty years contemporary with Adam, and the son of Lamech, who was about fifty years old at the time of Adam’s death.