Genesis 7

Genesis 7:1

RIghteous] That is, righteousnesse of faith Hebrews 11:7. which consists not in perfection of works, and merit, but in the acceptation of Gods grace, followed by true obedience and holinesse, produced by the spirit of grace, yet never without infirmities, defects, and combats in this life; and therefore alwayes joyned with humble confession, and recourse to the same grace.

Genesis 7:2

Clean] Not in regard of the use of cating, but for the use of sacrificing: for the Lord had set downe what kind of creatures he accepted of and required in sacrifices, which afterwards was renewed and set downe by Moses. Such were Oxen, Sheep, and Goats, Doves, Turtles, and Sparrowes. LeChap. 1. Verse 3. 10. and verse 14. 4. and verse 22. 19 By sevens] That is, three paires and one over: this greater number of cleane beasts was ordained for provision for sacrifices. Genesis 8:20. and peradventure also to increase the race of tame beasts, more then the wild. Because they were more usefull and necessary.

Genesis 7:3

Of Fowles] Namely of the cleane kinds.

Genesis 7:4

Living substance] That hath a soule or sensitive life, as all beasts are, because it seemeth, that plants, all, or for the most part, were by miracle preserved under the water.

Genesis 7:11

Second] The Scripture makes mention of two sorts of yeares: the one sacred, which began with the March Moon, set downe Exodus 12:2. for the celebration of feasts. The other civill, which was from the beginning of the world, and began with the September Moon, for the doing of politick businesses: therfore the second moneth was the October moone All the] under the earth there is a great abysse, which by the heads of rivers, and springs, power forth its waters upon the earth by some breathing, or boyling out, which is unknowne; then they all issue forth into the sea, which is like a great Cisterne, which through Pipes under the earth, lends the same waters back, into the great abysse. Now these waters were then swelled and increased by Gods omnipotency, and fell in great abundance upon the earth; either by the ordinary wayes, or by new gulfes, or by a generall comming on of the Sea The Windowes] A figurative terme to signifie fierce Raines: and herein there was also a miracle.

Genesis 7:14

Of every] The Italian hath it, of every wing] for there are some flying creatures which have skinny, and grisly wings; and the rest feathered wings.

Genesis 7:24

Prevailed] Over-flowed in such an abundant manner, and then continued so without decreasing. See Genesis 8:3. for in this number are comprehended the forty dayes of raine.