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NASB | Genesis 9:22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 9:22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw [by accident] the nakedness of his father, and [to his father's shame] told his two brothers outside. |
Bible Question: Why was Ham in the wrong for Noah drinking wine? (Genesis 9:24) |
Bible Answer: First Noah was wrong getting drunk. Then in a lost of all inhibitions he stripped off his clothes. He was displaying himself to all that came into the tent. The wording of verse 22 "Ham saw his father" suggests more than just seeing his father naked. See reference below. Genesis 9:22 says that Ham "saw the nakedness of his father." The Hebrew means more than just looking at his father; it means that he saw with pleasure, joy, and satisfaction. Does this imply more than just looking with pleasure at his father? Does just looking merit such a terrible curse as was pronounced upon the younger son of Ham Genesis 9:24 says that Noah found out "what his younger son had done to him." This might refer to some physical act or sexual sin, but it could simply refer to Ham dishonoring and mocking Noah (Genesis 9:22). Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Commentary - The Preacher's Outlineand Sermon Bible – Genesis 2. |