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And God looked at the earth, and saw that it was corrupt; for all people had turned away from his ways on the earth.
God is observing that the entire world has become morally corrupt and turned away from his intended way of living.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis 6, the world was in a state of moral decline during the time before the Great Flood, as humanity had turned away from God's intended ways and embraced widespread violence and wickedness. God, observing the earth, saw that all living beings had corrupted their paths, with evil thoughts and actions dominating human hearts, as described in the surrounding verses. This corruption ultimately led to God's decision to bring judgment through the Flood, while preserving Noah, a righteous man, and his family.