Gen:6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on…
““Gen:6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. We know that a perfect being would never repent of any of his perfect actions, and would not grieve (since he could foresee and forestall any incident which would cause him grief). Other Bible writers agree with this: Num:23:19: God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Genesis says that God repented. Numbers says that God cannot repent. Is it possible to believe both of these statements? If not, then it is impossible to believe the Bible as a whole.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The text suggests God felt regret, conflicting with other verses that deny divine repentance, raising theological tension.
In simple terms: God’s regret seems contradictory to his unchanging nature.
Key Takeaway
Question apparent contradictions.
Themes
theology
scripture
paradox
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal study
- sermon prep
- academic debate
Key Concepts
divine nature
human interpretation
faith
exegesis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you resolve scriptural contradictions?
- What does divine repentance imply?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary; context matters.