Genesis chapter 6
What does Genesis 6 say about the condition of humanity before the flood? (v.5–7, 11–12)
Humanity had become corrupt and filled with violence; every inclination of people’s hearts was only evil continually, grieving God.
What command did God give Noah at the beginning of Genesis 7? (v.1–3)
God told Noah to enter the ark with his family, bringing seven pairs of every clean animal and one pair of every unclean animal, along with seven pairs of birds.
What does Genesis 8:1 mean when it says “God remembered Noah”?
It means God was faithful to His promise, showing care for Noah, his family, and the creatures in the ark by beginning to end the flood.
What blessing and command did God give Noah and his sons after the flood? (v.1, 7)
God blessed them, telling them to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, continuing the command first given to Adam and Eve.
What did the people decide to build in the plain of Shinar, and why? (v.3–4)
They planned to build a city with a tower that reached the heavens to make a name for themselves and avoid being scattered across the earth.
Who were the “sons of God” and the “daughters of humans,” and what was the result of their unions? (v.1–4)
The passage describes unusual unions that produced the Nephilim (mighty men of old); this shows increasing corruption and disorder in creation.
How old was Noah when the floodwaters came upon the earth? (v.6)
Noah was 600 years old when the flood began.
How did the floodwaters begin to recede? (v.1–5)
God sent a wind over the earth, the rain stopped, and the waters gradually went down until the ark rested on the mountains of Ararat.
What new permission and restriction did God give regarding food? (v.3–4)
God allowed humans to eat animals as well as plants, but they were forbidden to eat meat with its lifeblood still in it.
How did God respond to the people’s plan to build the tower? (v.5–6)
God saw their unity and pride, and He said that nothing they planned would be impossible for them if they remained united in rebellion.
How did God respond to humanity’s wickedness? (v.7, 13)
God declared He would wipe out all living creatures with a flood, bringing judgment on the earth.
How long did it rain during the flood? (v.12)
It rained for forty days and forty nights.
What birds did Noah send out from the ark, and what happened? (v.6–12)
Noah first sent a raven, which flew back and forth. Then he sent a dove three times: the first returned with nothing, the second with an olive leaf, and the third did not return, showing the earth was drying.
What did God establish about human life and justice? (v.5–6)
God declared that human life is sacred because people are made in His image, and anyone who sheds human blood will be held accountable.
What did God do to stop the building of the tower? (v.7–8)
God confused their language so they could not understand each other and scattered them over the face of the earth.
Who found favor in the eyes of the Lord, and why? (v.8–9)
Noah found favor because he was righteous, blameless among his generation, and walked faithfully with God.
Who entered the ark with Noah? (v.7, 13)
Noah, his wife, his three sons (Shem, Ham, and Japheth), and their wives entered the ark, along with the animals God commanded.
How long did Noah and his family stay in the ark? (v.13–19)
They stayed for over a year—until the earth was completely dry—before God told them to come out with the animals.
What covenant did God make with Noah, his descendants, and all living creatures? (v.8–11)
What covenant did God make with Noah, his descendants, and all living creatures? (v.8–11)
What was the name of the city and why was it called that? (v.9)
It was called Babel because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world.
What instructions did God give Noah about the ark? (v.14–22)
God told Noah to build a large ark of gopher wood with specific dimensions, to bring his family and pairs of animals inside, and Noah obeyed all God commanded.
How high did the floodwaters rise, and what was the result? (v.17–23)
The waters covered the mountains to a depth of about 15 cubits (over 20 feet), destroying all life outside the ark, except Noah and those with him.
What did Noah do after leaving the ark, and how did God respond? (v.20–22)
Noah built an altar and offered sacrifices to the Lord. God was pleased, promised never again to curse the ground because of humans, and established the ongoing cycle of seasons.
What sign did God give as a reminder of His covenant? (v.12–17)
God set the rainbow in the sky as a sign of His everlasting promise to all living creatures.
Who is introduced at the end of Genesis 11, and why is this significant? (v.27–32)
Abram (later Abraham) is introduced through the genealogy of Terah, preparing for God’s covenant promises that begin in Genesis 12.