OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 44:17

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Noah was found perfect and righteous. In the season of wrath, he kept the race alive. Therefore a remnant was left on the earth when the flood came.

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Verse 17. A. Greek “an exchange,” to save mankind. Genesis 6:8 and 8:21. Calmet.—Noe was perfect, ( Worthington.) which does not exclude some human failings. Bible.

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