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A Deliberate Foreshadowing
Commentators unanimously note that the specific mention of 'Ham is the father of Canaan' is not a random genealogical detail. It is a deliberate literary device to prepare the reader for the following story, where Noah's curse falls upon Canaan. This detail is essential for understanding why Canaan, and not Ham's other sons, is singled out in the prophecy.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 9:18–29
18th Century
Theologian
- כנען kena‘an — “Kena‘an, bowed down.”
- נפץ nāpats — “break, scatter, spread.” פוּץ p…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 9:18
19th Century
Bishop
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John Calvin
On Genesis 9:18
16th Century
Theologian
The sons of Noah. Moss enumerates the sons of Noah, not only because he is about to proceed to the following history, but also for the pur…
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John Gill
On Genesis 9:18
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were
Shem, and Ham, and Japheth
These were born before …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 9:18–23
17th Century
Minister
The drunkenness of Noah is recorded in the Bible with that fairness found only in Scripture. It serves as a case and proof of human weakness and im…