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Genesis 6:13

Genesis 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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And this is the fashion which thou shall make it of,.... The form and size of it, its length, breadth, and height, as follows:

the length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I will destroy them with the earth - Not only the human race was to he destroyed, but all terrestrial animals, i.e. those which could not live in the waters. These must necessarily be destroyed when…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 6:13-21

Here it appears indeed that Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. God's favour to him was plainly intimated in what he said of him, Gen 6:8-10, where his name is mentioned five times in five…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Noah is commanded to build the Ark

13. is come before me viz. mentally. The intention to destroy all flesh has entered the mind of God.