Genesis 8

Genesis 8:1-22

Genesis 6:1-22; Genesis 7:1-24; Genesis 8:1-22IV. The Development of Sin in the Race-The Penalty of Sin (Genesis 6:1-22; Genesis 7:1-24; Genesis 8:1-22) If Genesis 4:1-26; Genesis 5:1-32 show the development and results of sin in the family life, then Genesis 6:1-22; Genesis 7:1-24; Genesis 8:1-22 give us the results in the experience of the race. Genesis 6:1-22 presents an awful picture of the guilt of the race, its lewdness and moral depravity. The intermarriage of the Cainites and Sethites is doubtless accountable for it. By the “ sons of God” here the writer believes the Sethites are meant, and by the “ daughters of men” the descendents of Cain-the godly, and ungodly seed. The awful moral decay here described resulted from believers and unbelievers being unequally yoked together (2 Corinthians 6:14-17). The giants spoken of here may refer as much to character as to stature. What is indicated is that might, not right, ruled in those days; that men were noted for their mighty deeds and achievements rather than for their godly character. Amid this universal wickedness there is one exception-Enoch, who walked with God. So it is possible to stand alone, even in a godless world. The evil condition of the race brought sorrow to the heart of God. He repented that He had made man. By “ repent” we are to understand, not that God changed His mind, but His purpose and dealings only, with reference to the race. There was only one thing to do and that was to wipe out the race and make a new beginning in Noah, which He did (Genesis 6:5-10).