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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 6 - Introduction

The human race became generally corrupt. God determines to destroy them by a flood. Noah, a just man, is commanded to build an ark for the preservation of himself, his family, and all kinds of living creatures.

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See also Genesis 6 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 God (a-4) Heb. _ Elohim_ , the plural of _ Eloah_ , 'the Supreme'. It is Deity in the absolute sense. _ Elohim_ will, in the text, appear only in the name of _ Jehovah Elohim_ ; moreover, when _...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 6 This chapter gives an account of the wickedness of the old world, both among the profane and the professors of religion, which was taken notice of and resented by God, upon...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 1556. B.C. 2448._ In this chapter we have, (1,) _ The abounding iniquity of that wicked world, Genesis 6:1, and, Genesis 6:11._ (2,) God's just resentment of that iniquity, and his holy resolu...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 The wickednesse of the world, which prouoked Gods wrath, and caused the Flood. 8 Noah findeth grace. 13 The order, forme, and end of the Arke. 1 AND it came to passe, when men began to multiply o...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The wickedness of the world which provoked God's wrath. (1-7) Noah finds grace. (8-11) Noah warned of the flood, The directions respecting the ark. (12-21) Noah's faith and obedience. (22)...

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