Genesis 6:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Adonai said, “I will wipe out humankind, whom I have created, from the whole earth; and not only human beings, but animals, creeping things and birds in the air; for I regret that I ever made them.”

Berean Standard Bible:

So the LORD said, “I will blot out man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—every man and beast and crawling creature and bird of the air—for I am grieved that I have made them.”

American Standard Version:

And Jehovah said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the ground; both man, and beast, and creeping things, and birds of the heavens; for it repenteth me that I have made them.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the LORD^{H3068} said^{H559}, I will destroy^{H4229} man^{H120} whom I have created^{H1254} from the face^{H6440} of the earth^{H127}; both man^{H120}, and^{H5704} beast^{H929}, and the creeping thing^{H7431}, and the fowls^{H5775} of the air^{H8064}; for it repenteth^{H5162} me that I have made^{H6213} them.

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Commentary for Genesis 6:7

Genesis 6:7 is part of the narrative of the Flood, a pivotal event in the early chapters of the Book of Genesis. The historical context of this verse is set within the primeval history, which covers the creation of the world to the early history of humanity. This period is characterized by a series of covenants and interactions between God and humanity, as well as by human failings and divine judgments.

Themes present in this verse include:

1. **Divine Judgment**: God's decision to destroy humanity reflects His judgment against the wickedness that has pervaded the earth. The verse indicates that every living creature, not just humans, will be affected by this judgment due to the corruption that has spread throughout all levels of creation.

2. **Regret or Sorrow**: The phrase "it repenteth me" suggests that God experiences a sense of regret or sorrow over the creation of humans and animals. This is an anthropomorphic expression, attributing human emotions to God, to convey His displeasure with the current state of His creation.

3. **Moral Corruption**: The broader context leading up to this verse describes the moral degradation of humanity. Genesis 6:5-6 speaks of the wickedness of mankind and the sorrow this causes God's heart. The decision to bring about the Flood is a response to this widespread corruption.

4. **Promise and Renewal**: While not explicitly stated in verse 7, the narrative of the Flood includes the theme of renewal. God's destruction of the world by water sets the stage for a new beginning with Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark. This event prefigures the later covenants in the Bible, where God offers a fresh start to His people.

5. **Covenant Faithfulness**: Although God is portrayed as executing judgment, He also demonstrates His faithfulness by preserving a remnant (Noah and his family) through the Flood, thus maintaining the line of humanity and the continuity of His covenantal promises.

The Flood story has parallels with other ancient Near Eastern flood narratives, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, which reflect a shared cultural memory of catastrophic floods in the region's history. The biblical account, however, is distinct in its theological emphasis on divine justice, mercy, and the moral responsibility of humanity.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4229
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָחָה
   Transliteration: mâchâh
   Pronunciation: maw-khaw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e. grease or make fat; also to touch, i.e. reach to; abolish, blot out, destroy, full of marrow, put out, reach unto, [idiom] utterly, wipe (away, out).
   
4. Strong's Number: H120
   There are 581 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָדָם
   Transliteration: ʼâdâm
   Pronunciation: aw-dawm'
   Description: from אָדַם; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.); [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1254
   There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּרָא
   Transliteration: bârâʼ
   Pronunciation: baw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root; (absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes); choose, create (creator), cut down, dispatch, do, make (fat).
   
6. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
7. Strong's Number: H127
   There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲדָמָה
   Transliteration: ʼădâmâh
   Pronunciation: ad-aw-maw'
   Description: from אָדַם; soil (from its general redness); country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5704
   There are 97 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַד
   Transliteration: ʻad
   Pronunciation: ad
   Description: properly, the same as עַד (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with); against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet.
   
9. Strong's Number: H929
   There are 172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בְּהֵמָה
   Transliteration: bᵉhêmâh
   Pronunciation: be-hay-maw'
   Description: from an unused root (probably meaning to be mute); properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective); beast, cattle.
   
10. Strong's Number: H7431
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֶמֶשׂ
    Transliteration: remes
    Pronunciation: reh'-mes
    Description: from רָמַשׂ; a reptile or any other rapidly moving animal; that creepeth, creeping (moving) thing.
    
11. Strong's Number: H5775
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עוֹף
    Transliteration: ʻôwph
    Pronunciation: ofe
    Description: from עוּף; a bird (as covered with feathers, or rather as covering with wings), often collectively; bird, that flieth, flying, fowl.
    
12. Strong's Number: H8064
    There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁמַיִם
    Transliteration: shâmayim
    Pronunciation: shaw-mah'-yim
    Description: dual of an unused singular שָׁמֶה; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve); air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s).
    
13. Strong's Number: H5162
    There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָחַם
    Transliteration: nâcham
    Pronunciation: naw-kham'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to avenge (oneself); comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self).
    
14. Strong's Number: H6213
    There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עָשָׂה
    Transliteration: ʻâsâh
    Pronunciation: aw-saw'
    Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.