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Genesis 9:26 Β· KJV

"And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant."

King James Version

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Passage Context

24And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.
25And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.
26And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
27God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
28And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view blessings in your life?

2

What does it mean to you to be a blessing to others?

3

When have you felt blessed by someone else's words or actions?

Life Application

relationships

Seek opportunities to bless others with your words and actions.

faith

Recognize the blessings in your life as gifts from God.

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

ShemOT

Shem is one of Noah's three sons, considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples. His lineage is significant in biblical history.

First appearance: Genesis 6:10

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