A whole story in just one word
The Flood and the Ark are great symbols of salvation for those who put their trust in God. In order to fully grasp this idea, we need to look deep into the Hebrew of it all. In the original text, we find a particular verb “k.p.r”(=to atone) which shares the same root of the word used for “Yom Kipur” which is the day of Atonement. This verb is used to express both the idea of “to cover with pitch” and “atone for sin”. Thus, this simple practical command made by God sounds in Hebrew almost like a theological statement. Understanding the Hebrew, it becomes immediately clear that the story of Noah is essentially a story of redemption and atonement.
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