Genesis 6:8 bbe — But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.

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"But Noah had grace in the eyes of God."

— Genesis 6:8, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 6 — Context

And the Lord saw that the sin of man was great on the earth, and that all the thoughts of his heart were evil.

And the Lord had sorrow because he had made man on the earth, and grief was in his heart.

And the Lord said, I will take away man, whom I have made, from the face of the earth, even man and beast and that which goes on the earth and every bird of the air; for I have sorrow for having made them.

But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.

These are the generations of Noah. Noah was an upright man and without sin in his generation: he went in the ways of God.

And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

And the earth was evil in God's eyes and full of violent ways.

Genesis 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:8 say?

Genesis 6:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.”

Where is Genesis 6:8 in the Bible?

Genesis 6:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 6, verse 8.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 6:8.

What translation should I read Genesis 6:8 in?

Genesis 6:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 6:8?

Genesis 6:8 reads (BBE): “But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Genesis 6:8 bbe — But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.

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