ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gen 6:9
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Gen 6:9

6:9 These are the generations of. See note 2:4.

righteous. The word presupposes a covenant in which those who are joined to the Lord by faith (15:6) follow His moral standards. These standards were revealed to Noah in conscience (3:8 and note) and special revelation (5:22 note).

blameless. Not that Noah never sinned (cf. 9:20–23), but that his devotion to God and His commandments was unchallenged (cf. 2 Sam. 22:24).

walked with God. See note 5:22.