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Berean Standard Bible

“Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD.”

Genesis 6:8

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Study note

Genesis 6 describes a world filled with violence and corruption, so much so that God grieves and decides to bring judgment through a flood. Against that dark background, one verse stands out with a different note.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Noah found favor in Yahweh’s eyes.

King James Version (KJV)

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Noah found favor in the eyes of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Noah had grace in the eyes of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Empero Noé halló gracia en los ojos de Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero Noé contaba con la aprobación del Señor.

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