Genesis 6

The Wickedness of Mankind

1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,

2 That the sons of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. References God: Genesis 24:3, Exodus 34:16. Parallel theme: Genesis 3:6, 4:26, 1 John 2:16

3 And the LORD said, My spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people. shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. References Lord: Jeremiah 11:11. Spirit: Numbers 11:17, Nehemiah 9:30, Isaiah 63:10, John 3:6, Acts 7:51, 1 Thessalonians 5:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:39, Isaiah 5:4, Jeremiah 11:7 +5

4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. Parallel theme: Numbers 13:33, 16:2, Deuteronomy 3:11, 1 Samuel 17:4

5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. References God: Psalms 53:2, Ecclesiastes 7:29. Evil: Genesis 8:21, 13:13, Ecclesiastes 9:3, Jeremiah 4:14, 17:9, Ezekiel 8:9, Matthew 15:19. Parallel theme: Titus 3:3 +5

6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. Repentance: Exodus 32:14, Numbers 23:19, 1 Samuel 15:11, 15:29, 2 Samuel 24:16, Joel 2:13, Jonah 3:10. Parallel theme: Isaiah 63:10, Ephesians 4:30, Hebrews 3:10 +5

7 And the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. References Lord: Psalms 37:20, Proverbs 10:27, Zephaniah 1:3. Creation: Proverbs 16:4

8 But Noah found graceGrace: חֵן (Chen). The Hebrew chen (חֵן) means grace or favor—unmerited kindness bestowed by a superior. Noah 'found grace in the eyes of the LORD' (Genesis 6:8), receiving undeserved favor. in the eyes of the LORD. Grace: Genesis 19:19, Psalms 84:11, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Titus 2:11, Hebrews 4:16. References Lord: Psalms 145:20, Proverbs 12:2. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:4, Luke 1:30, Acts 7:46 +5

Noah and the Ark

9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. References God: Genesis 5:22, 5:24, 17:1, Job 1:1. Righteousness: Genesis 7:1, Ezekiel 14:14, Luke 1:6, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 11:7, 2 Peter 2:5 +5

10 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Parallel theme: Genesis 5:32

11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. References God: Ezekiel 28:16, Romans 2:13, 3:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 11:5, 55:9, 140:11, Isaiah 60:18, Jeremiah 6:7, Ezekiel 8:17, Habakkuk 2:8 +5

12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. References God: 2 Peter 2:5. Parallel theme: Genesis 6:8, 7:1, Job 33:27, Proverbs 15:3

13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. References God: Genesis 6:4. Parallel theme: Genesis 7:23, Amos 8:2, 1 Peter 4:7

14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. Parallel theme: Exodus 2:3, Matthew 24:38, Luke 17:27, 1 Peter 3:20

15 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.

16 A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it. Parallel theme: Genesis 7:16, Ezekiel 41:16

17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27).; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. Parallel theme: Genesis 7:4, Job 22:16, Psalms 29:10, 107:34, Isaiah 51:12, 54:9, Amos 9:6, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Peter 3:20, 2 Peter 2:5 +5

18 But with thee will I establish my covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant.; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee. Covenant: Genesis 17:7. Parallel theme: Genesis 7:1, 7:7, 7:13, Isaiah 26:20, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Peter 3:20, 2 Peter 2:5 +3

19 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.

20 Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive. Parallel theme: Genesis 2:19

21 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them. Parallel theme: Psalms 136:25, 145:16

22 Thus did Noah; according to all that GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. commanded him, so did he. References God: Genesis 7:9, 7:16. Parallel theme: Genesis 7:5, Exodus 40:16, 40:23, 40:25, 40:27, Deuteronomy 12:32, John 2:5, 15:14 +5