Genesis 6:17

KJV

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.

— Genesis 6:17, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. Humanity's wickedness grows so great that God grieves and resolves to destroy all flesh with a flood. Noah alone is found righteous; God instructs him to build an ark of specific dimensions and to bring aboard his family and two …

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Other Translations

ASV

And I, behold, I do bring the flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; everything that is in the earth shall die.

YLT

`And I, lo, I am bringing in the deluge of waters on the earth to destroy all flesh, in which <FI>is<Fi> a living spirit, from under the heavens; all that <FI>is<Fi> in the earth doth expire.

BBE

For truly, I will send a great flow of waters over the earth, for the destruction from under the heaven of all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything on the earth will come to an end.

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