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NASB | 1 Peter 3:20 who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 3:20 who once were disobedient, when the great patience of God was waiting in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons [Noah's family], were brought safely through the water. [Gen 6-8] |
Subject: Noah and his family |
Bible Note: Are you suggesting that Noah changed God's mind on ending "all flesh"? I don't think we should assume that God ever intended on wiping the entire human race off the face of the earth for several reasons: 1. Satan wins in that scenario (Genesis 3:15). 2. The plan for salvation through Christ Jesus was established before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). If no more people were left, no Jesus to come. That means everyone is without a Redeemer, so all humanity dies in its sins. 4. Romans 8:28-30 tells us we were all foreknown, so God planned on us being here. 3. More evidence that Noah is not included in "all flesh" is found later in Chapter 6, when God tells him he has decided to end "all flesh," and then instructs him to build the ark. Evidently Noah was not part of the plan. God intended on wiping out the human race except for Noah's family. Thanks for your input! --Joe! |