Genesis 7:16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. I. A PLACE OF SAFETY. The door that excludes the faithless and unbelieving, includes in the safe refuge those who hear and obey God's voice (Psalm 27:5). Noah and his family were safe, because they used God's appointed way of salvation. II. A POSITION OF PEACE. Noah and his family knew that in God was their help. III. A PLEDGE OF HOPE. Expecting "new world," where they should have full scope for their energies, and new blessings from God their Saviour. God, who had safely shut them in, and who had preserved them in peace from the universal ruin, would assuredly perfect their salvation. Is it not so with us? (W. S. Smith, B. D.) Parallel Verses 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. |
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