982、“挪亚和他的儿子”表示古教会。这在前面已经阐述和说明，也可从下文清楚看出来。
New Century Edition
Cooper(2008,2013)
[NCE]982. The symbolism of Noah and his sons as the ancient church has already been stated and illustrated [531, 764-765, 768, 773, 788, 915] and can be seen in what follows [1025:3, 1062-1063].
Potts(1905-1910) 982
982. That by "Noah and his sons" is signified the Ancient Church, has been said and shown above, and is evident also from what follows.
Elliott(1983-1999) 982
982. 'Noah and his sons' means the Ancient Church. This has been stated and shown already, and is clear from what follows.
Latin(1748-1756) 982
982. Quod per 'Noahum et filios ejus' significetur Ecclesia Antiqua prius dictum et ostensum est, et a sequentibus constat.