Remembereth

ִּזְכֹּ֤ר Remembered

The Hebrew word translated as "remembered" is וַיִּזְכֹּר (vayyizkor), from the root זָכַר (zakhar).

This verb means "to remember," "to call to mind," or "to take notice of."

In the context of Genesis 8:1, where it says God "remembered" Noah and the animals in the ark, it implies God actively turning His attention to them, initiating action (e.g., causing the floodwaters to recede).

The term doesn't suggest God had forgotten but rather highlights His deliberate mindfulness and covenant faithfulness. In biblical Hebrew, zakhar often carries a sense of acting on behalf of someone, rooted in relationship or promise. The word can also appear in other contexts, like memorial acts or recounting God's deeds (e.g., Exodus 20:8 for remembering the Sabbath).