Gen 6:6 | TNotes | STEP | 6:6 the Lord was sorry: The extent of human wickedness made the Lord regret having created them (see also 6:7 ; cp. 1 Sam 15:11 , 35 ). • It broke his heart: The evil in humanity’s heart (Gen 6:5 ) pained God greatly. Sending the flood was a heart-wrenching act on God’s part.

c1 Sam 15:11►

eGen 6:5►

‏ Genesis 6:6

6:6 ^a the Lord was sorry: The extent of human wickedness made the Lord regret having created them (see also 6:7 ^b; cp. 1 Sam 15:11 ^c, 35 ^d).

• It broke his heart: The evil in humanity’s heart (Gen 6:5 ^e) pained God greatly. Sending the flood was a heart-wrenching act on God’s part.