Genesis 6:7
The Scripture
(7) And the LORD 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.
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
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