Genesis 6:21
The Scripture
(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.
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 1:29Genesis 1:30Job 38:41Job 40:20Psalms 35:6Psalms 104:27Psalms 104:28Psalms 136:25Psalms 145:16Psalms 147:9Matthew 6:26
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