Genesis 6 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 1556. B.C. 2448.

In this chapter we have,

(1,) The abounding iniquity of that wicked world, Genesis 6:1-5, and, Genesis 6:11-12.

(2,) God's just resentment of that iniquity, and his holy resolution to punish it,, Genesis 6:6-7.

(3,) The special favour of God to his servant Noah.1. In the character given of him,, Genesis 6:8-10; Genesis 6:2. In the communication of God's purpose to him,, Genesis 6:13-17; Genesis 6:3. In the directions he gave him to make an ark for his own safety, Genesis 6:14-16; Genesis 6:4. In the employing of him for the preservation of the rest of the creatures,, Genesis 6:18-21.

(4,) Noah's obedience to the instructions given him, Genesis 6:22.