And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.
Every living thing on the face of the earth was destroyed - people, livestock, crawling creatures, and birds of the sky. They were all wiped out from the earth. Only Noah survived, along with those who were with him in the ark.
This verse describes the complete destruction of all life on earth during the flood, except for Noah and those saved in the ark.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the biblical narrative in Genesis, which describes the Great Flood as God's judgment on humanity's widespread wickedness and violence that had corrupted the earth. Noah, chosen for his righteousness, built an ark as instructed by God to preserve his family and representatives of all animals from the floodwaters. In this specific moment, the story emphasizes the total destruction of life outside the ark, underscoring the severity of divine judgment.
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