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.
پس از سرکشی آدم و حوّا ،‏ خدا اعلام کرد که زمین را لعنت کرده است و این امر کشت و زرع را سخت و دشوار ساخت .‏