Did Noah take two of every animal on the ark, or were there many more? The story you know might not be the whole story.

In this deep-dive Bible study, Christopher Enoch continues the Genesis Series by meticulously breaking down Genesis chapter 7. Go beyond the surface-level reading of the flood narrative as Christopher compares five different ancient manuscripts side-by-side: the Masoretic Text, the Greek Septuagint, the Syriac Peshitta, the Latin Vulgate, and the ancient Samaritan text.

Discover the fascinating discrepancies and clarifications these texts provide. We'll explore the critical distinction between the number of clean and unclean animals brought aboard—was it seven pairs or just seven total? This detail reveals profound insights into God's law, sacrifice, and provision, showing that concepts of righteousness and dietary laws existed long before Moses.

Christopher also discusses key verses about the "windows of heaven," the detailed timeline of the flood, and the powerful moment when God Himself shuts the door of the ark. If you want to increase your knowledge of the scriptures and understand the textual history of the Bible, this episode is for you.

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Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Genesis Chapter 7 00:00:58 - Verse 1: Comparing God's Command to Noah in Ancient Texts 00:03:02 - Verse 2: The REAL Number of Animals on the Ark (7 Pairs vs. 2) 00:05:23 - Why Were More Clean Animals Taken? 00:05:55 - Proof of God's Law Before Moses 00:06:26 - "Sevens" vs "Seven Pairs": What the Manuscripts Say 00:09:09 - Verse 3: How Many Birds Were on the Ark? 00:11:50 - Verse 4: The Prophecy of 40 Days of Rain 00:13:10 - Verse 5: Noah's Complete Obedience 00:13:56 - Verses 6-7: Noah's Age & Entering the Ark 00:18:03 - Verse 11: The Fountains of the Deep & "Windows of Heaven" 00:19:17 - Understanding Figurative Language in the Bible 00:24:36 - Verses 15-16: God Himself Shuts the Door 00:27:53 - Verses 17-20: The Flood Waters Rise and Cover the Earth 00:32:29 - Verses 21-23: All Life Outside the Ark is Destroyed 00:36:16 - Verse 24: The Waters Prevail for 150 Days

In this eleventh installment of the Genesis Series, Christopher Enoch takes a deep dive into the story of Noah's Ark and the flood, challenging common assumptions. By examining various ancient manuscript families, including the Masoretic text, Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate, and Samaritan Torah, Christopher reveals what the original texts say about the ark's design and the flood's scope. He analyzes the Hebrew word "Eretz" to explore the possibility of a local flood and addresses the logistical questions that arise from a global flood narrative. The video also touches on the reasons behind the flood, the true shape of the ark, and insights from the Book of Enoch.

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the video and the truth about Noah's Ark 00:02:40 - Was the flood global or local? The meaning of the Hebrew word “Eretz” 00:11:35 - Comparing different Genesis manuscript variations 00:25:37 - The true shape of Noah's Ark 01:17:48 - The Book of Enoch and the role of prayer in the flood 01:32:52 - Summary and conclusion

What was society really like in the days of Noah? Was it just violence, or something far more sinister?

Join Christopher Enoch for Part 10 of the Genesis series for an exhaustive deep dive into Genesis 6:11-12. In this study, we go beyond the surface-level reading to uncover the true nature of the corruption that led to the great flood. We compare ancient manuscripts like the Masoretic Text, the Septuagint, and the Syriac to understand the critical difference between "violence" and "iniquity."

Discover what ancient Jewish scholars like Rashi and Ibn Ezra, and texts like the Book of Jubilees and the Sibylline Oracles, reveal about the extreme lewdness, idolatry, and unnatural perversions of that time. We also explore the evidence for Noah being a "preacher of righteousness" and uncover the powerful message of repentance he delivered to a world that would not listen.

If you're ready for the most thorough study of Genesis on Earth, this episode is for you!

Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction: The Days of Noah 00:01:56 A Humble Approach to Scripture 00:03:37 Overview of Sources: Septuagint, Enoch, Jubilees & More 00:04:44 Reading Genesis 6:9-11: Masoretic vs. Septuagint 00:05:55 Violence vs. Iniquity: Comparing the Manuscripts 00:10:00 "God Looked Upon the Earth": A Glimpse into Divine Knowledge 00:12:47 What Kind of Corruption Was It? 00:15:43 Ancient Jewish Commentary: Rashi on Genesis 6 00:18:50 Ibn Ezra: Sinning "Before the Face of God" 00:20:54 All Flesh Corrupted: Unnatural Sexual Acts 00:27:26 Were Noah & His Family the Only Righteous People? 00:30:53 Methuselah & Lamech: The Righteous Died Before the Flood 00:37:22 Isaiah 57: The Righteous "Taken Away" to Be Spared 00:40:20 Reading from the Sibylline Oracles 00:48:11 The Sibylline Oracles: Noah's Sermon of Repentance 00:56:30 Genesis Rabbah: Corruption Among Animals & The Earth 01:04:27 Noah, Preacher of Righteousness (2 Peter 2:5) 01:07:32 Where Did the Author of 2 Peter Get This Idea? 01:11:15 The Book of Jubilees on Noah's Preaching 01:18:49 1st Clement: Noah Preached Repentance & Regeneration 01:22:04 Recap & Preview for Tomorrow: The Shape of the Ark 01:28:21 Closing Remarks & Blessings