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The Anatomy of Sin
Commentators unanimously emphasize the totality of the corruption described. The Hebrew indicates that not just actions, but 'every imagination of the thoughts of his heart' was corrupt. Scholars like Calvin note this means there wasn't 'a drop of good mixed with it.' This verse paints a stark picture of the human condition when its heart is not oriented toward God.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 6:1–8
18th Century
Theologian
- דון dı̂yn “be down, strive, subdue, judge.” בשׁגם bāshagām “inasmuch, as also.” The rendering “in their e…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 6:5
19th Century
Bishop
And God saw. —Really, And Jehovah saw.
Imagination. —More exactly, form, shape. Thus, ev…
John Calvin
On Genesis 6:5
16th Century
Theologian
And God saw that the wickedness of man was great. Moses develops the subject to which he had just alluded: that God was neither too harsh …
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John Gill
On Genesis 6:5
17th Century
Pastor
And God saw the wickedness of man was great in the earth ,
&c.] That it spread throughout the earth, wherever it was…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 6:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The most remarkable thing about the old world is its destruction by the deluge, or flood. We are told of the abounding iniquity of that wicked worl…