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Genesis 5:29 ยท KJV

"And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed."

King James Version

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Passage Context

27And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.
28And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:
29And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.
30And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:
31And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you find comfort in difficult times?

2

What does it mean for you to be a source of comfort to others?

3

When have you experienced a significant change in your life that brought you comfort?

Life Application

comfort

Look for ways to be a source of comfort to those around you, especially in their times of need.

hope

In challenging situations, focus on the hope that God provides and how it can transform your perspective.

People in This Verse

NoahBoth

Noah was a righteous man chosen by God to preserve life through the flood. His faith and obedience are central to his story.

First appearance: Genesis 6:8

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