Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 9:21

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 9:21

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 9:21

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"and he drank of the wine, and was drunken. And he was uncovered within his tent." — Genesis 9:21 (ASV)

He was uncovered is, literally, he uncovered himself. It was no accident, but a willful breach of modesty.