The Great Flood of Noah
God sends a worldwide flood to judge the wicked, sparing Noah and his family in the ark.
When the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, the LORD purposed to destroy all flesh. He commanded Noah to build an ark for his family and the animals. The fountains of the great deep were broken up and the windows of heaven opened; rain fell forty days and forty nights.
God
The whole earth
What Happened
- 1God saw that every imagination of man's heart was only evil continually
- 2Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD and built the ark
- 3Two of every kind of animal entered with Noah's family
- 4The flood rose and covered all the high hills under heaven
- 5After the waters receded God set His bow in the cloud as a covenant
Key KJV Scriptures
"In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened."
"I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth."
Spiritual Significance
The flood is the great Old Testament picture of God's judgment on sin and salvation through a God-appointed refuge — fulfilled in Christ, the true ark.
Lesson for Today
God is patient but holy. He warns long before He judges, and He always provides a refuge for those who walk with Him.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Noah's flood in the Bible?
Genesis chapters 6–9. Jesus and Peter both reference the flood (Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 2:5).
What does the rainbow mean?
It is the sign of God's covenant never again to destroy the earth by water — a token of His mercy after judgment.
Who performed the miracle of The Great Flood of Noah?
Scripture records that God carried out this miracle at The whole earth. Ultimately the power belonged to God, who alone does wondrous things (Psalm 72:18).
What can we learn from the miracle of The Great Flood of Noah?
God is patient but holy. He warns long before He judges, and He always provides a refuge for those who walk with Him.
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The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
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