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BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 6
1And when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them,
2The sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves from any they chose.
3So the LORD said, My Spirit shall not remain in man forever, for he is flesh; his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.
4Now Nephilim were on the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came into the daughters of men, who bore children to them. These were the mighty heroes of old, men of renown.
5But God saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his mind was only evil all the time.
6And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.
7So the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man and beast, and the creeping thing, and the birds of the air; for I am sorry that I have made them.
8But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.
9These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, and blameless in his generations; Noah walked with God.
10Noah begot three sons; Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
11Now the earth was corrupt before God, and full of violence.
12God looked upon the earth, and indeed it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted its way upon the earth.
13So God said to Noah, I have decided to put an end to all flesh; for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Now I will destroy them along with the earth.
14Make for yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in the ark and cover it within and without with pitch.
15This is how you are to make it: The length of the ark shall be four hundred and fifty feet, the breadth of it seventy five feet, and the height of it forty five feet.
16Make a roof for the ark and finish it, leaving eighteen inches from the top. Put a door in the side in the side of the ark and make it with lower, middle, and upper decks.
17I am about to bring flood waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, in which is the breath of life, from under the heavens; all that is on the earth will die.
18But I will establish My covenant with you, and you shall enter the ark, with your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives.
19And you are to bring two of every living creature into the ark, male and female, to keep them alive with you.
20Of the birds according to their kinds, and of the animals according to their kinds, and of every creeping thing of the earth according to its kind, two of each will come to you, to keep them alive.
21And you must take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten and gather it together; it will be for food for you and for them.
22And Noah did all that God commanded him, so he did.
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- John 3:16
Bible Related Topics
- St. Basil the Great – Hexaemeron (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
- Relevance: Bridges Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ideal for your Septuagint-based focus.
- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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