Genesis 9 Flashcards
What did God command Noah and his sons?
Be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth
This command emphasizes the continuation of humanity after the flood.
What is the significance of the fear and dread mentioned in relation to animals?
It shall be upon every beast of the earth, fowl of the air, and all moving things
This indicates a change in the relationship between humans and animals after the flood.
What was given to Noah regarding diet?
Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb
This marks a shift in dietary laws, allowing meat consumption.
What restriction did God place on the consumption of meat?
Flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat
This establishes a prohibition against consuming blood.
What does God require regarding the shedding of blood?
At the hand of every beast and man, I will require the life of man
This introduces the principle of retributive justice for murder.
What is the consequence for whoso sheddeth man’s blood?
By man shall his blood be shed
This reinforces the sanctity of human life and the principle of justice.
What covenant did God establish with Noah?
Neither shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood
This covenant ensures that a flood will not destroy the earth again.
What is the token of the covenant established by God?
A bow in the cloud
The rainbow serves as a reminder of God’s promise to humanity.
What will God remember when He sees the bow in the cloud?
My covenant between me and you and every living creature
This emphasizes God’s commitment to His covenant with all flesh.
Who were the sons of Noah that went forth from the ark?
Shem, Ham, and Japheth
These three sons are significant as the ancestors of all humanity post-flood.
What did Noah begin to do after the flood?
He began to be an husbandman and planted a vineyard
This indicates Noah’s transition to agriculture and viticulture.
What happened to Noah after he drank wine?
He was drunken and uncovered within his tent
This incident highlights a moment of vulnerability for Noah.
What did Ham do when he saw his father’s nakedness?
He told his two brethren without
This act is viewed negatively and leads to consequences for Ham’s son, Canaan.
How did Shem and Japheth respond to their father’s nakedness?
They covered their father’s nakedness without looking at him
This act of respect contrasts with Ham’s behavior.
What curse did Noah pronounce upon Canaan?
Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren
This curse reflects the perceived shame brought upon Noah by Ham.
