Genesis 6:6

And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 6:6

BSB
And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.
AKJV
And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
CPDV
repented that he had made man on the earth. And being touched inwardly with a sorrow of heart,
ERV
And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
NHEB
And God was sorry that he had made humankind on the earth, and he was grieved in his heart.
SMT
And Jehovah will lament that he made man in the earth, and he will be grieved at his heart.

Commentary for Genesis 6:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 6:6
Summary
God grieves creating humanity in sorrow
Event
God's grief over creation
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Lament