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“So carefully considering the text, we can conclude that the construction of the ark did not involve the 120 years mentioned in Genesis 6:3 but 75 years at the most. Years until the Flood Event Bible reference 120 Countdown to the Flood begins Genesis 6:3 100 Noah had Japheth, the first of his…” quote by Ken Ham
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““So carefully considering the text, we can conclude that the construction of the ark did not involve the 120 years mentioned in Genesis 6:3 but 75 years at the most. Years until the Flood Event Bible reference 120 Countdown to the Flood begins Genesis 6:3 100 Noah had Japheth, the first of his sons, when he was 500 years old Genesis 5:321, 10:212 98 Noah had Shem who was 100 two years after the Flood Genesis 11:103 ? Perhaps 95 or 96, the same time between Japheth and Shem Ham was the youngest one born to Noah and was aboard the ark, so he was born prior to the Flood Genesis 9:244; Genesis 7:135 ? Perhaps 20-40 years for all of the sons to be raised and find a wife Each son was old enough to be married before construction on the ark began Genesis 6:186 ~ 55–75 years (estimate) Noah was told to build the ark, for he, his wife, his sons, and his sons’ wives would be aboard the ark Genesis 6:187 Ark Completed ? Gather food and put it aboard the ark Genesis 6:218 7 days Loading the ark Genesis 7:2-39 0 Noah was 600 when the floodwaters came on the earth. Genesis 7:610””

Ken Ham

About This Quote

The biblical timeline of the Ark's construction is debated, with estimates ranging from 55 to 75 years based on scriptural interpretation.

In simple terms: Ark building took decades, not centuries.

Key Takeaway

Examine scriptural chronology carefully.

Themes

biblical chronology interpretation faith history science

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

theological educational

When to use this quote

  • theological study
  • educational curricula
  • faith discussions
  • historical research

Key Concepts

exegesis historical analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions underlie your timeline?
  • How do you reconcile differing scholarly views?
A Different Perspective

Chronology may differ across traditions and translations.

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