His name signifies rest or repose, from Nuach. Some derive it from Nacham, consolation. The Holy Ghost hath given the character of this patriarch when calling him a preacher of righteousness. (2 Peter 2:5; Genesis 6:8-22; and Genesis 7:1-24; Genesis 8:1-22; and Genesis 9:1-29 throughout. We have the Holy Ghost's own comments upon Noah's history and character. (Hebrews 11:7) To those Scriptures I refer.