The answer is: Noah

Gen 6:13-14

The story of Noah is a well-known tale that captures the imagination. When God pressed the reset button on humanity due to rampant wickedness, He chose Noah as the sole exception—a man described as righteous and blameless in his generation. It's interesting to note that while the text highlights Noah’s relationship with the Divine, it also reflects a time of profound grief for God. In 6:6, it’s mentioned that God’s heart was grieved that He had made humankind.

Noah was instructed to build this massive ark—a public showing of faith—and it certainly wasn't a small task. Imagine being commanded to construct a livable boat sized 450 feet long! That’s over lengthy football fields and about as tall as a four-story building! This echoes another incredible theme throughout the Bible: human perseverance against popular disbelief.

Another fun fact—Noah is sometimes called the original "zookeeper" for his mission to gather animal pairs. His choices in families of animals sparked speculation and trivia that has circulated for millennia.

The flood signifies not merely judgment but also a new beginning, speaking to how through destruction, there may rise hope and renewal. With a rainbow as that beautiful promise painted across the sky, Noah's legacy reminds us that levity follows every storm, and we can all learn about hope through times of trial.