Gen 6:9 | TNotes | STEP | 6:9 the account: See study note on 2:4 • a righteous man, the only blameless person: The text does not claim that Noah was without sin (see Rom 5:12-14 ). Noah’s righteousness and blamelessness came about because he walked in close fellowship with God. See also Gen 7:1 ; 17:1 ; Heb 11:7 .

bRom 5:12-14►

cGen 7:1►

eHeb 11:7►

‏ Genesis 6:9

6:9 ^a the account: See study note on 2:4

• a righteous man, the only blameless person: The text does not claim that Noah was without sin (see Rom 5:12-14 ^b). Noah’s righteousness and blamelessness came about because he walked in close fellowship with God. See also Gen 7:1 ^c; 17:1 ^d; Heb 11:7 ^e.