Genesis 6:6 — The Lord regretted that He had made mankind on the earth, and He was [deeply] g… — AMP | maBible
Read Genesis 6:6 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 6.6, Genesis 6v6, Gen. 6:6. The Lord regretted that He had made mankind on the earth, and He was [deeply] grieved in His heart.
Other reference formats: Genesis 6.6, Genesis 6v6, Gen. 6:6.
6 The Lord regretted that He had made mankind on the earth, and He was [deeply] grieved in His heart.
Passage themes
God's regret — it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth
God's sorrow — it grieved him at his heart
Notes and references
The expressions of regret and grief seen here do not mean that God acknowledged the creation of man as a mistake on His part. God is omniscient, knowing all things (Ps 139:16) and He knew that mankind would come into sin and wickedness. God grieved over the sin of man because it was appropriate for…
Events in this chapter
6.9 — L'arche de Noé sauve du jugement
Did you know?
Des milliers d'années en 50 chapitres La Genèse couvre plus de temps que tout le reste de la Bible réuni : de la création du monde jusqu'à l'installation en Égypte. Aucun autre livre biblique ne parcourt autant d'histoire en si peu de pages.
About this book
Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph