Genesis 6:13

Key Reflection

In Genesis 6:13, God observes a world deeply tarnished by corruption. This verse highlights a significant moral degradation where every human being has strayed from righteousness and morality. The Hebrew term "corrupted" (נָשַׁח, nashaḥ) suggests not just physical decay but a profound ethical decline, indicating that the entire population was actively engaging in wickedness and sinfulness. This context sets the stage for the great flood, illustrating God's response to pervasive moral failure on Earth.