Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The great flood described in the Book of Genesis: "Noah's flood" refers to the catastrophic, worldwide deluge sent by God to destroy all life on earth due to human wickedness, from which only Noah, his family, and the animals aboard the ark were saved.

Usage

• "Noah's flood" is used as a singular, proper noun to refer specifically to this Biblical event. It is often used in religious, historical, or literary contexts.
• It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., ) or the possessive form "Noah's" (e.g., ).

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The geological formation was interpreted by some as evidence of Noah's flood.
  • Many cultures have myths that bear similarities to the account of Noah's flood.
  • The painting depicts the terrifying power of Noah's flood.

Advanced Usage

• "the Flood" (capitalized): A common alternative term for the same event, often used in theological or academic writing.
  • Scholars debate the historical basis for the Flood.
• Used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming, catastrophic event, especially a massive flood.
  • The heavy rains caused a Noah's flood in the valley, submerging entire villages.

Variants and Related Words

• The Deluge: A synonym often used in literary and historical contexts to refer to the same Biblical flood.
  • Legends of a great deluge exist in many ancient traditions.
• Noachian Flood: A more formal or scientific adjective form derived from "Noah."
  • Some theories propose a Noachian flood on Mars.

Synonyms

• The Great Flood
• The Genesis Flood
• The Biblical Flood

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Like Noah's ark: Used to describe a place or vehicle crowded with a wide variety of people or things, alluding to the pairs of animals saved on the ark.
  • The bus was like Noah's ark this morning, packed with every type of commuter.
• Before the Flood: Referring to a very long time ago, in ancient times.
  • That law was written before the Flood and is no longer relevant.

Noun

1. (Biblical) the great deluge that is said in the Book of Genesis to have occurred in the time of Noah; it was brought by God upon the earth because of the wickedness of human beings