Genesis 6:5

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Summary

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.

God

Every imagination

General references

Jeremiah 17:9

Bible References

God

Now the men of Sodom were particularly evil and sinful in their defiance of the LORD.

The LORD also said, "How great is the disapproval of Sodom and Gomorrah! Their sin is so very serious!

Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good.

God looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God.

Furthermore, because they did not think it worthwhile to keep knowing God fully, God delivered them to degraded minds to perform acts that should not be done.

What, then, does this mean? Are we Jews any better off? Not at all! For we have already accused everyone, both Jews and Greeks, of being under the power of sin.

Every imagination

When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, he told himself, "I will never again curse the land because of human beings even though human inclinations remain evil from youth nor will I destroy every living being ever again, as I've done.

because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he will bless himself and say: "I will have a peaceful life, even though I'm determined to be stubborn.' By doing this he will be sweeping away both watered and parched ground alike.'

then how much less is one who is abhorred and corrupted, such as a man who drinks injustice like water?"

a heart crafting evil plans, feet running swiftly to wickedness,

I have discovered only this: God made human beings for righteousness, but they seek many alternatives."

There is a tragedy that infects everything that happens on earth: a common event happens to everyone. In fact, the hearts of human beings are full of evil. Madness remains in their hearts while they live, and afterwards they join the dead.

"The heart is more deceitful than anything. It is incurable who can know it?

Then he told me, "Go on through that entrance, so you may see the wicked, detestable things that they're committing here."

It is out of the heart that evil thoughts come, as well as murder, adultery, sexual immorality, stealing, false testimony, and slander.

because it's from within, from the human heart, that evil thoughts come, as well as sexual immorality, stealing, murder,

You used to be dead because of your offenses and sins

After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.

General references

"The heart is more deceitful than anything. It is incurable who can know it?