Noah’s father, Lamech, had named his son Noah ​ — probably meaning “Rest, ” or“ Consolation ” ​ — and had foretold that his son would lead mankind to a time of rest from that curse.
Noa isa Lemek oli pannud oma pojale nimeks Noa, mis ilmselt tähendab „puhkust ” või„ lohutust ”, ja oli ennustanud, et tema poeg toob inimestele puhkust sellest needusest.