Genesis 5:29

And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.

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Other Translations for Genesis 5:29

BSB
And he named him Noah, saying, "May this one comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed."
AKJV
And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD has cursed.
CPDV
And he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will console us from the works and hardships of our hands, in the land that the Lord has cursed."
ERV
and he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us for our work and for the toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.
NHEB
and he named him Noah, saying, "This one will comfort us in our labor and in the hard work of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD has cursed."
SMT
And he shall call his name Noah, saying, This shall console us from our work and from the labor of our hands because of the earth which Jehovah cursed it.

Commentary for Genesis 5:29

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Overview of Genesis 5:29
Summary
Noah named with expectation of future relief
Event
Noah named with hope
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative