Gen 8:21, 9:11 | JFB | STEP | 21. And the Lord smelled a sweet savour —The sacrifice offered by a righteous man like Noah in faith was acceptable as the most fragrant incense. Lord said in his heart —same as "I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth" ( ). for —that is, "though the imagination is evil"; instead of inflicting another destructive flood, I shall spare them—to enjoy the blessings of grace, through a Saviour.

Genesis 8:21

21. And the Lord smelled a sweet savour—The sacrifice offered by a righteous man like Noah in faith was acceptable as the most fragrant incense.

Lord said in his heart—same as "I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth" (Isa 54:9).

for—that is, "though the imagination is evil"; instead of inflicting another destructive flood, I shall spare them—to enjoy the blessings of grace, through a Saviour.

Genesis 8:21

Genesis 9:11