The Bible Book of Genesis Chapter 6
Genesis 6:5 – “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
Genesis 6: The Days of Noah – A World on the Brink of Destruction
- Traditionally attributed to Moses (circa 1400-1200 BC).
- Part of the Torah (Pentateuch)—the first five books of the Bible.
- Compiled from divine revelation and historical records passed down through the patriarchs.
⏳ Theological Themes:
The total depravity of mankind.
God’s patience and eventual judgment.
The foreshadowing of salvation through Noah’s ark, paralleling Christ.
Genesis Chapter 5 Overview
Genesis 6:1-4 – The Sons of God & the Nephilim
(Genesis 6:1) “And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them.”
This marks a population explosion in the pre-flood world.
The rapid spread of humanity led to increasing moral corruption.
(Genesis 6:2) “That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.”
Who were the Sons of God?
Fallen angels? (Job 1:6, Jude 1:6)
The righteous line of Seth?
Royal rulers who defied God?
This verse suggests forbidden unions, leading to further corruption of mankind.
(Genesis 6:3) “And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.”
God limits mankind’s time before judgment falls.
Some interpret 120 years as lifespan reduction, while others see it as the countdown to the flood.
(Genesis 6:4) “There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
The term Nephilim (giants, fallen ones) suggests beings of great strength and stature.
These hybrids contributed to the violence and corruption that triggered the flood.
Genesis 6:5-7 – God’s Grief & Judgment
(Genesis 6:5) “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
Humanity had reached total depravity, where evil dominated their thoughts.
This echoes today’s moral decline (Matthew 24:37).
(Genesis 6:6) “And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.”
God’s sorrow is not human regret but divine justice responding to corruption.
This shows that God’s patience has limits.
(Genesis 6:7) “And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.”
Judgment was now unavoidable.
Even creation suffered due to mankind’s sins. Sound familiar?
Genesis 6:8-10 – Noah’s Righteousness
(Genesis 6:8) “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”
Noah was a faithful remnant in a corrupt world.
This mirrors how the righteous will be preserved in the end times.
Genesis 6:11-22 – The Ark & Divine Instructions
(Genesis 6:11-13) The world was filled with violence and corruption.
This led to God’s decree of destruction.
(Genesis 6:14-16) The Ark’s Construction
Gopher wood – Symbol of endurance.
One door – A picture of Christ as the only way to salvation (John 10:9).
Three levels – Possibly symbolizing the Trinity.
(Genesis 6:17-22) God’s Covenant with Noah
Noah obeyed without hesitation.
God provided salvation through the Ark, just as Christ provides salvation from judgment.
🔮 Prophetic Significance of Genesis 6
Genesis 6 is not just a historical account—it is a warning for the last days.
How Genesis 6 Foreshadows the End Times:
Matthew 24:37 – “As the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”
Genesis Chapter 5 - Notes & KJV
Genesis 6 is one of the most mysterious and pivotal chapters in the Bible. It describes the pre-flood world, a time of great corruption, fallen angelic interference, and divine judgment. This chapter holds prophetic significance, as Jesus Himself said that the end times would mirror “the days of Noah” (Matthew 24:37).
📜 Key Themes in Genesis 6
The Increase of Wickedness – Mankind became utterly corrupt, filling the earth with violence (Genesis 6:5, 11).
The Sons of God & Daughters of Men – A controversial passage where fallen angels (Bene Elohim) took human women (Genesis 6:2).
The Nephilim (Giants) – Hybrid offspring of fallen angels and human women, a key reason for the flood (Genesis 6:4).
God’s Grief & Judgment – God was sorrowful over man’s evil and decreed the global flood (Genesis 6:6-7).
Noah’s Righteousness – Noah found grace and perhaps was genetically pure among a corrupt world (Genesis 6:8-9).
The Ark & Salvation – Noah was given instructions to build the Ark, symbolizing Christ as our refuge (Genesis 6:14-16).
End-Times Parallels – Jesus warned that the last days would be like the days of Noah, pointing to spiritual and genetic corruption (Matthew 24:37).
🔮 Prophetic Patterns
The Days of Noah and the End Times: Jesus compared the days of Noah to the last days before His return (Matthew 24:37-39).
Corrupt Hybrids & Genetic Manipulation: The Nephilim may foreshadow modern genetic experiments and transhumanism.
God’s Judgment & Mercy: The flood represents God’s wrath on sin, while Noah’s ark symbolizes salvation in Christ.
✅ Key Takeaways
God judges sin, but He provides a way of escape.
The flood was a global event, signifying a total reset of humanity.
Noah’s obedience is an example of faith in action.
❓ Questions for Deeper Study
Who were the Nephilim, and why were they important to pre-flood history?
Why did God choose Noah? What qualities set him apart?
What does the Ark symbolize in relation to Jesus and salvation?
⚠️ Conclusion: A Call to Be Like Noah
Noah lived in a time of great deception and corruption, yet he remained righteous and obedient to God.
Will we stand firm like Noah or be swept away with the corrupt world?
Gen 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
Gen 6:2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Gen 6:3 And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
Gen 6:4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
Gen 6:5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
Gen 6:6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
Gen 6:7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
Gen 6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
Gen 6:9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.
Gen 6:10 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Gen 6:11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
Gen 6:12 And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.
Gen 6:13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Gen 6:14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.
Gen 6:15 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.
Gen 6:16 A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.
Gen 6:17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.
Gen 6:18 But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee.
Gen 6:19 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.
Gen 6:20 Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.
Gen 6:21 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.
Gen 6:22 Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
Date Written
Around 1300 B.C.
Written By
Moses (written under divine inspiration)
Language
Hebrew
Verses
22