Genesis 6:9
The Scripture
(9) These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
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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Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 1:17Genesis 5:32Genesis 7:9Genesis 7:13Isaiah 54:9Genesis 10:1