Bible Dictionary

Noah

A Hebrew proper name meaning "rest" or "comfort."

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

245 of 368

Letter

N

Meaning

A Hebrew proper name meaning "rest" or "comfort."

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 5:28-32
  • Genesis 6-9
  • Ezekiel 14:14
  • Matthew 24:37-39
  • Luke 17:26-27
  • Hebrews 11:7
  • 1 Peter 3:20
  • 2 Peter 2:5

Original Language

Hebrew

נֹחַ

noach

rest; comfort

Greek

Νῶε

Nōe

Noah

Meaning

Noah is a Hebrew proper name meaning “rest” or “comfort.”


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Noah was a descendant of Seth who built the ark according to God’s instructions.

He and his family survived the Flood, and he became the ancestor of the nations descended from his sons.

Noah is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.


Key References

  • Genesis 5:28-32
  • Genesis 6-9
  • Ezekiel 14:14
  • Matthew 24:37-39
  • Luke 17:26-27
  • Hebrews 11:7
  • 1 Peter 3:20
  • 2 Peter 2:5

  • Ark
  • Flood
  • Seth
  • Genealogy

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 5:28-32
  • Genesis 6-9
  • Ezekiel 14:14
  • Matthew 24:37-39
  • Luke 17:26-27
  • Hebrews 11:7
  • 1 Peter 3:20
  • 2 Peter 2:5

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