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"But Noah found favor in Yahweh's eyes."

— Genesis 6:8, World English Bible

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KJV
“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.”
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ASV
“But Noah found favor in the eyes of Jehovah. ”
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NET
“But Noah found favor in the sight of the LORD.”
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DRB
“But Noe found grace before the Lord.”
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BBE
“But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.”
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KJVA
“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.”
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Genesis 6 — Context

Yahweh saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Yahweh was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him in his heart.

Yahweh said, "I will destroy man whom I have created from the surface of the ground; man, along with animals, creeping things, and birds of the sky; for I am sorry that I have made them."

But Noah found favor in Yahweh's eyes.

This is the history of the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. Noah walked with God.

Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

The earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.

Genesis 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:8 say?

Genesis 6:8 in the World English Bible reads: “But Noah found favor in Yahweh's eyes.”

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 (WEB): “But Noah found favor in Yahweh's eyes.” 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.

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