Genesis 6:9 nasb — These are the records of the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God.

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"These are the records of the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God."

— Genesis 6:9, NASB

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“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.”
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Genesis 6 — Context

The LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.

The LORD said, "I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky; for I am sorry that I have made them."

But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.

These are the records of the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God.

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

Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and the earth was filled with violence.

God looked on the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

Genesis 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:9 say?

Genesis 6:9 in the NASB reads: “These are the records of the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God.”

Where is Genesis 6:9 in the Bible?

Genesis 6:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 6, verse 9.

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 6:9.

What translation should I read Genesis 6:9 in?

Genesis 6:9 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 6:9?

Genesis 6:9 reads (NASB): “These are the records of the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with 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 6:9 nasb — These are the records of the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God.

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