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The Use of Wayyiqtol and Divine Remembrance in Genesis 8:1

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Biblical Hebrew
Introduction to Genesis 8:1 Genesis 8:1 marks a pivotal moment in the Flood narrative, where אֱלֹהִים (Elohim, “God”) actively intervenes by remembering נֹחַ (Noaḥ, “Noah”) and the creatures on the ark. The verse prominently features wayyiqtol verb forms, which indicate sequential action in Biblical Hebrew narrative. Additionally, the concept of זָכַר (zakhar, “to remember”) when applied to God has theological significance beyond mere recollection, often signifying divine action in response to a covenant or promise. וַיִּזְכֹּ֤ר אֱלֹהִים֙ אֶת־נֹ֔חַ וְאֵ֤ת כָּל־הַֽחַיָּה֙ וְאֶת־כָּל־הַבְּהֵמָ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר אִתֹּ֖ו בַּתֵּבָ֑ה וַיַּעֲבֵ֨ר אֱלֹהִ֥ים ר֨וּחַ֙ עַל־הָאָ֔רֶץ וַיָּשֹׁ֖כּוּ הַמָּֽיִם׃ Analysis of Key Words/Phrases 1.… Learn Hebrew
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The Semantics and Theological Implications of Divine Remembrance in Genesis 8:1

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Biblical Hebrew
Introduction to Genesis 8:1 Genesis 8:1 marks a turning point in the Flood narrative, emphasizing that God “remembered” Noah and the animals in the ark, leading to the recession of the waters. The phrase “And God remembered” (וַיִּזְכֹּ֤ר אֱלֹהִים֙) is a key biblical idiom that does not indicate a lapse in divine awareness, but rather the initiation of divine action on behalf of the remembered subject. This verse contains: The verb וַיִּזְכֹּ֤ר (“And He remembered”), which conveys covenantal faithfulness rather than simple recollection.… Learn Hebrew
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