Genesis 7:4

For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth.

The Divine threat of destruction

I. VERY SOON TO BE EXECUTED.

II. VERY MERCIFUL IN ITS COMMENCEMENT.

III. VERY TERRIBLE IN ITS DESTRUCTION. “And every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth.”

1. The destruction was determined.

2. The destruction was universal.

3. The destruction was piteous.

IV. VERY SIGNIFICANT IN ITS INDICATION. The Fatherhood of God is not incompatible with the punishment of sinners. (J. S. Exell, M. A.)

Divine threatenings

1. That they will surely be executed.

2. At the time announced.

3. In the manner predicted.

4. With the result indicated. (J. S. Exell, M. A.)