Genesis 6:12 asv — And God saw the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

American Standard Version

"And God saw the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth. "

— Genesis 6:12, American Standard Version

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Genesis 6 — Context

9

These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, andperfect in his generations: Noah walked with God.

10

And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

11

And the earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.

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And God saw the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

13

And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

14

Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.

15

And this is how thou shalt make it: the length of the ark three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.

Genesis 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:12 say?
Genesis 6:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “And God saw the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth. ”
Where is Genesis 6:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 6:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 6, verse 12.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 6:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 6:12 in?
Genesis 6:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 6:12?
Genesis 6:12 reads (ASV): “And God saw the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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