Genesis 9:23
And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness.
Cross-references
Exodus 20:12
Parallel
Exodus 20:12 commands honoring father and mother — Shem and Japheth model this by covering their father's nakedness without looking.
Leviticus 19:32
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Leviticus 19:32 commands honoring the elderly — Shem and Japheth's reverent action toward Noah honors his gray head.
1 Peter 4:8
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In 1 Peter 4:8, love covering sins directly parallels the literal covering of Noah's nakedness, illustrating how love conceals shame.
Galatians 6:1
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In Galatians 6:1, the call to restore a fallen brother gently echoes the respectful covering of Noah's shame by Shem and Japheth.
Romans 13:7
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Romans 13:7 says to give honor where it is owed — Shem and Japheth give honor to their father, illustrating this principle in the home.