Genesis 9:20-27

⮝ Genesis 9

⮜ Law Analysis overview

20 Noah began to be a farmer, and planted a vineyard. 21 He drank of the wine and got drunk. He was uncovered within his tent. 22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside. 23 Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it on both their shoulders, went in backwards, and covered the nakedness of their father. Their faces were backwards, and they didn’t see their father’s nakedness. 24 Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his youngest son had done to him. 25 He said, “Canaan is cursed. He will be a servant of servants to his brothers.” 26 He said, “Blessed be YHWH, the God of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant. 27 May God enlarge Japheth. Let him dwell in the tents of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant.” Genesis 9:20-27WEB

Classification

The Principle

This passage contains a case, wherein a man curses a son, and blesses two sons.

Categories

This command is part of the Principles and Definitions, and affects our understanding of familial Curses.

Fulfillment

The effect of the curse and blessings can be seen throughout the rest of scripture.

Topics

This command/principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:

• Curses

Notes on Interpretation/Application