And they entered, the male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the LORD shut him in.
Parallel translations
- WEB Those who went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God commanded him; then Yahweh shut him in.
- KJV And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.
- NKJV So those that entered, male and female of all flesh, went in as God had commanded him; and the Lord shut him in.
- NASB Those that entered, male and female of all flesh, entered as God had commanded him; and the Lord closed the door behind him.
- NLT A male and female of each kind entered, just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord closed the door behind them.
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Quick answer
After all entered as God commanded, the LORD shut Noah in. God himself seals the door of salvation.
Overview
This tender yet solemn detail shows God personally closing the door, securing those inside and sealing the fate of those outside. The single door, now shut by God, marks the decisive line between salvation and judgment. It powerfully pictures the gospel truth that salvation rests in God's gracious act, and Christ alone is the door to safety.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Luke 13:25After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’
- Matt 25:10But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
- Ps 91:1–10He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
- Gen 7:2–3You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate;
- 2 Kgs 4:4–5Then go inside, shut the door behind you and your sons, and pour oil into all these jars, setting the full ones aside.”
- 1 Pet 1:5who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Deut 33:27The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’
- John 10:27–30My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
- Ps 46:2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,
- Prov 3:23Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
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From the first promise that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent (3:15), through Abraham's blessing to all nations and Judah's coming ruler, Genesis sows every seed that flowers in Christ — the true offspring, the better Adam, the ram caught for Isaac.
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