Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

Cross-reference

Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as assurance of things hoped for; Noah building the ark for unseen events exemplifies this.

Genesis 6:13 Historical context

Genesis 6:13 is the warning God gave Noah about the coming flood — the unseen events Noah responded to by faith.

2 Peter 3:6 Parallel

2 Peter 3:6 references the flood that destroyed the world—the very judgment Noah was saved from by faith.

2 Peter 2:5 Parallel

2 Peter 2:5 calls Noah a 'herald of righteousness' and describes the flood judgment — directly parallel to Hebrews 11:7's account.

1 Peter 3:20 directly mentions the ark and the eight saved, linking Noah's faith to God's patience and the symbolism of baptism.

Philippians 3:9 describes righteousness from God by faith, not self-effort — Noah's righteousness was also a gift received through faith.

Romans 3:22 Parallel

Romans 3:22 explains righteousness through faith in Christ — Noah's righteousness by faith in the unseen promise points to this same gift.

Romans 1:17 Parallel

Romans 1:17 declares the righteous shall live by faith — the same principle Noah embodies by acting on God's warning and receiving righteousness.

Luke 17:26 Parallel

Luke 17:26 also compares the end times to Noah's day, echoing the theme of sudden judgment from Hebrews 11:7.

Genesis 6:18 Historical context

Genesis 6:18 records God's covenant promise to save Noah's family — the divine word that motivated his faithful construction of the ark.

Genesis 6:22 Historical context

Genesis 6:22 records Noah's obedience to God's command — the reverent fear and action commended in Hebrews.

Genesis 7:1 Historical context

Genesis 7:1 records God's declaration of Noah's righteousness — the very righteousness by faith that Hebrews says he inherited.

Genesis 7:5 Historical context

Genesis 7:5 again affirms Noah's complete obedience — the faithful action Hebrews 11:7 highlights.

Genesis 7:23 Historical context

Genesis 7:23 confirms the worldwide destruction; only Noah's household survived, illustrating the salvation and condemnation Hebrews highlights.

In Matthew 24:37, Jesus refers to Noah's days, contrasting the oblivious world with Noah's faith that saved his household.

Genesis 6:9 Parallel

In Genesis 6:9, Noah is described as righteous and walking with God – the foundation for his faith commended in Hebrews 11:7.

Genesis 6:17 Historical context

In Genesis 6:17, God declares the coming flood – the specific warning that prompted Noah's reverent fear and ark-building.

James 2:14 Parallel

In James 2:14, faith without works is dead; Noah's faith produced the work of building the ark, showing living faith.

Genesis 7:7 Historical context

In Genesis 7:7, Noah enters the ark – the concrete act of faith that saved his household, as commended in Hebrews 11:7.

Jonah 3:5 Parallel

Jonah 3:5 shows Nineveh heeding God's warning and repenting, similar to Noah's reverent response to the flood warning.

Ezekiel 33:5 illustrates that heeding warning leads to salvation, directly paralleling Noah's action after God's warning.

Jeremiah 6:10 laments people ignoring God's warning, contrasting Noah who reverently heeded the warning.

Ezekiel 3:17-19 describes the watchman's duty to warn; Noah both received and acted on God's warning to save his household.

Acts 27:11 Contrast

In Acts 27:11, the centurion ignores Paul's warning — contrasting with Noah's reverent fear and obedience to God's warning.

Exodus 9:20 Parallel

In Exodus 9:20, the Egyptian officials who feared God's warning brought their servants and livestock indoors – echoing Noah's reverent response to divine warning.

Ezekiel 14:14 mentions Noah as a righteous man who could only save himself, echoing the personal righteousness credited to him in Hebrews.

Joshua 6:23 Parallel

In Joshua 6:23, Rahab and her family are saved – like Noah, her household is rescued due to her faith in God.

Romans 10:6 Parallel

Romans 10:6 contrasts faith-righteousness with law — Noah demonstrated faith by acting on what he had not seen.

Romans 9:30 Parallel

Romans 9:30 describes Gentiles attaining righteousness by faith — Noah likewise became heir of righteousness by believing God.

Romans 4:13 Parallel

Romans 4:13 says the promise came through faith-righteousness, not law — Noah's inheritance as heir of righteousness fits this pattern.

Romans 4:11 Parallel

Romans 4:11 shows Abraham's righteousness by faith before circumcision — parallel to Noah's righteousness by faith before the law.

Proverbs 22:3 says the prudent sees danger and hides—Noah did exactly that by building the ark.

Proverbs 27:12 repeats the same proverb about prudence before danger, mirroring Noah's foresight.

Genesis 7:13 Historical context

In Genesis 7:13, the same entry into the ark is repeated with emphasis on the exact day, underscoring Noah's obedience.

Matthew 12:41 says the men of Nineveh will condemn this generation by their repentance — similar to Noah condemning the world by his faithful obedience.

John 13:17 Parallel

In John 13:17, Jesus blesses those who act on what they know — Noah exemplifies this by building the ark in obedience.

Galatians 5:5 speaks of waiting for righteousness by faith through the Spirit — Noah's patient faith in the unseen warning mirrors this.

Psalm 19:11 Related theme

Psalm 19:11 speaks of being warned by God's commands and receiving reward, a theme reflected in Noah's obedience.

2 Kings 6:10 shows another example of heeding a divine warning to avoid ambush, mirroring Noah's reverent response to God's flood warning.

2 Kings 4:5 Parallel

In 2 Kings 4:5, the widow obeys Elisha's instruction and receives miraculous oil – another example of faith in a prophetic word, like Noah.

In 1 Kings 17:15, the widow obeys Elijah's word and her household is sustained – parallel to Noah's household saved by obeying God's warning.

In Matthew 1:24, Joseph obeys an angelic command — paralleling Noah's obedient response to God's warning.