Genesis 6:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.”
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Read Full Chapter →God tells Noah that the end of all flesh is near due to the earth's violence.
The Context of Genesis 6:13
God announces to Noah the impending judgment.
What Does Genesis 6:13 Mean?
God now addresses Noah directly with the verdict. The 'end' (qets—conclusion, extremity, final moment) of all flesh has come before God. The reason is explicit: the earth is filled with violence 'through them'—violence perpetrated by humans has saturated the earth. God will 'destroy them with the earth'—the judgment extends to all flesh, and the medium of destruction is the earth itself. Water will cover what humans have corrupted.
This is the moment of covenant-turning. God explains to Noah why judgment comes and in what form. The destruction is comprehensive but not senseless. It responds to a real and grave condition. Noah is being prepared to be preserved precisely because this moment is upon the earth.
Genesis 6:13 in the Original Language
qets (קֵץ), 'end' — conclusion, extremity, final moment; the limit or boundary of time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 6:13
What does Genesis 6:13 mean?
God tells Noah that the end of all flesh is near due to the earth's violence.
What is the context of Genesis 6:13?
God announces to Noah the impending judgment.