Genesis 6:17-18
What is written? (ESV)
For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives with you.
What does it say?
Be aware! I (God) will flood the earth with water to destroy all living things under heaven. Everything on the earth shall die, but I will establish my covenant with you. You, your wife, your sons, and their wives will come into the ark.
What is its immediate context?
After creation, mankind had come to a state “that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (vs 5) and God was sorry that He had created him (vs 6). However, Noah was one that was righteous and “walked with God” (vs 9). Subsequently, God gave Noah instructions to build the ark and “Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him” (vs 22).
How Genesis 6:17-18 is applied across Bible answers
What is God’s pattern of salvation?
In Noah's salvation through the flood, we see God's grace and Noah's faith and obedience. The absence of any one of these would have thwarted their salvation.
