He made a serious mistake when he gave in to drunkenness on one occasion, but that error was compounded when his grandson Canaan committed a more serious sin ​ — a sin that brought grim consequences to Canaan’s family.
Noa tegi ränga vea, kui jõi end ühel korral purju, kuid seda eksimust raskendas tema pojapoja Kaanani veel rängem patt — patt, mistõttu Kaanani pere palju kannatas.