Gen 9:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : Shem and Japheth responded very differently. They took a garment, walked backward into the tent, and covered their father’s nakedness without looking at him ( v. 23 ). Their actions teach us to show respect and love, even when someone has done something wrong. We should try to protect others from shame and not spread their faults around (1 Pet. iv. 8 ).

‏ Genesis 9:23

v. 23: Shem and Japheth responded very differently. They took a garment, walked backward into the tent, and covered their father’s nakedness without looking at him (v. 23 ^a). Their actions teach us to show respect and love, even when someone has done something wrong. We should try to protect others from shame and not spread their faults around (1 Pet. iv. 8 ^b).