KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God saw that people's wickedness had become terrible on the earth, and that every thought and imagination in their hearts was focused only on evil all the time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God observed that humanity had become completely corrupt, with their thoughts and intentions being constantly evil.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears just before the account of Noah's flood, describing the moral condition of humanity that led to God's decision to judge the world. It represents a time when human civilization had grown extensively but had also become thoroughly corrupt. This sets the stage for God's plan to start over with Noah and his family, who alone found favor in God's eyes.
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