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Genesis 8:20

Genesis 8:20
And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the Lord smelled a sweet savour,.... Or a "savour of rest" (e); he was delighted and well pleased with his sacrifice, which was offered up in the faith of the sacrifice of Christ; the apostle…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 8:15-22

- XXVII. The Ark Was Evacuated 19. משׁפחה mı̂shpāchah, “kind, clan, family.” שׁפחה shı̂pchâh, “maid-servant; related: spread.” 20. מזבח mı̂zbēach, “altar; related: slay animals, sacrifice.” 21. עלה…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Noah builded an altar - As we have already seen that Adam, Cain, and Abel, offered sacrifices, there can be no doubt that they had altars on which they offered them; but this, builded by Noah, is…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 8:20-22

Here is, I. Noah's thankful acknowledgment of God's favour to him, in completing the mercy of his deliverance, Gen 8:20. 1. He built an altar. Hitherto he had done nothing without particular…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Genesis 8:20-22

Noah's Burnt-offering and Jehovah's Acceptance of it. (J.)