Genesis 6:5

And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 6:5

BSB

Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.

AKJV

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

CPDV

Then God, seeing that the wickedness of men was great upon the earth and that every thought of their heart was intent upon evil at all times,

ERV

And the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

NHEB

And the LORD saw that the wickedness of humankind was great on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

SMT

And Jehovah will see that great the evil of man in the earth, and every formation of the thoughts of his heart only evil all the days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 6:5

AndGODH3068Proper Name sawH7200VerbthatthewickednessH7451ofmanH120Noun MasculinewasgreatH7227intheearthH776Noun FeminineandthateveryimaginationH3336Noun MasculineofthethoughtsH4284Noun FeminineofhisheartH3820Noun MasculinewasonlyH7535Adverb evilH7451 continuallyH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 6:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 6:5

Summary

God observes humanity's pervasive sinfulness

Place

Earth

Event

God witnesses widespread evil

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history