In Genesis 5:1–32 we find a list of believers. In Hebrews 11:1–40, three of them are mentioned because they had a special relationship with the Lord. God testified of them as his friends. Abel was loved by God because his sacrifice was sincere and from his heart (Hebrews 11:4). Enoch walked with God as a friend (Genesis 5:21–24; Hebrews 11:5). Noah also walked with God; he found favour in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8–9).
7 C'est par la foi que Noé, divinement averti des choses qu'on ne voyait pas encore, et saisi d'une crainte respectueuse, construisit une arche pour sauver sa famille; c'est par elle qu'il condamna le monde, et devint héritier de la justice qui s'obtient par la foi.