Genesis 6:2
The Scripture
(2) That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with God observing that the earth is filled with violence and violence among people, and He decides to wipe out humanity. He then commands Noah to build a large ark to save his family and pairs of every animal from the coming flood. The purpose of the flood is to cleanse the earth of its wickedness.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 4:26Exodus 4:22Exodus 4:23Deuteronomy 14:1Psalms 82:6Psalms 82:7Isaiah 63:16Malachi 2:11John 8:41John 8:42Romans 9:7Romans 9:8
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