Genesis 6 describes a period when humanity became corrupt and wicked in the eyes of God. As people multiplied on Earth, the sons of God noticed the beauty of human women and took them as wives, resulting in a hybrid race of beings known as the Nephilim. This angered God, who determined that His Spirit would not strive with humans forever and limited their lifespan to 120 years.
Seeing the wickedness of humanity, God decided to send a flood to destroy all life on Earth. However, Noah found favor in God’s eyes because he was righteous and blameless among his peers. God instructed Noah to build an ark, providing specific dimensions and instructions for its construction.
God informed Noah that He would bring a flood upon the Earth to destroy all flesh, but Noah, his family, and a diverse array of animals would be saved on the ark. Noah faithfully followed God’s instructions, gathering his family and the animals aboard the ark as instructed.
Genesis 6 invites you to uncover the depths of each verse in its context. Click the following links to explore the profound details and significance of each verse: