‏ Hebrews 11:7

 Being warned of God ( χρηματισθεις ). First aorist passive participle of  χρηματιζω, old word for oracular or divine communications as already in 8:5 (cf. Mt 2:12, 22, etc.).

 Moved with godly fear ( ευλαβηθη ). First aorist passive indicative of  ευλαβεομα, old verb from  ευλαβης (from  ευ and  λαβειν, to take hold well or carefully), to show oneself  ευλαβης, to act circumspectly or with reverence, here only in N.T. (save Textus Receptus in Ac 23:10), often in LXX.

 An ark ( κιβωτον ). Ge 6:15; Mt 24:38. Shaped like a box (cf. Heb 9:4).

 Through which ( δι' ης ). Through his faith as shown in building the ark.

 The world ( τον κοσμον ). Sinful humanity as in verse 38.

 Heir ( κληρονομος ). In 2Pe 2:5 Noah is called "a preacher of righteousness" as here "heir of righteousness." He himself believed his message about the flood. Like Enoch he walked with God (Ge 6:9).

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