Genesis 7:23
The Scripture
(23) And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter describes the waters rising to cover the earth, destroying all life except those in the ark. It records God's command to bring the animals and the people aboard and the subsequent judgment when the waters recede, leaving dry land. This narrative emphasizes God's sovereignty and the promise of a covenant with Noah.
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