Genesis 6:17 — Now behold, I Myself am bringing the flood of water upon the earth, to destroy… — NASB | maBible

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17 Now behold, I Myself am bringing the flood of water upon the earth, to destroy all flesh in which there is the breath of life, from under heaven; everything that is on the earth shall perish.

Passage themes

God himself decides — behold, I, even I
The waters of the flood — do bring a flood of waters upon the earth
The gift of breath — all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven
Universal death — every thing that is in the earth shall die

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

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