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A World Unmade
Commentators explain that the flood was more than just a massive rainstorm; it was a de-creation event. God, who separated the waters to form dry land in Genesis 1, now 'broke up' the subterranean fountains and 'opened' the windows of heaven. John Calvin notes this shows God removing the very barriers that made life on earth possible, demonstrating His absolute sovereignty over creation.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 7:10–16
18th Century
Theologian
The date is given here at which the flood began and the entrance into the ark was completed. In seven days. On the seventh day from the co…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 7:11
19th Century
Bishop
In the second month. —This refers to the civil year, which began in Tishri, at the autumnal equinox. The flood thus started toward…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 7:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
Perhaps the world was in its prime, when the trees were in bloom, and the birds were singing in their branches, and the flowers were blooming on th…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 7:11
16th Century
Theologian
The same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up. Moses recalls the period of the first creation to our memory; for the ear…
John Gill
On Genesis 7:11
17th Century
Pastor
In the six hundredth year of Noah's life
Not complete, but current, for otherwise Noah would have lived after the fl…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 7:1–12
17th Century
Minister
The call to Noah is very kind, like that of a tender father to his children to come indoors when he sees night or a storm coming. Noah did not go i…