How was Noah different from others in the Bible?

Noah was not inherently righteous or better than others; Genesis 6:8 tells us that he found grace in the eyes of the Lord. This is the first mention of grace in the Bible, indicating that it is solely by God's grace that Noah was deemed righteous. It wasn't Noah's works or character that distinguished him but God's sovereign choice to show him favor. This grace is representative of the grace found in Jesus Christ, as Noah’s salvation was based on God's action, not on his merit, leading to his righteousness through faith.