Please explain this scripture to me:
Genesis 5:5-6
5 The LORD saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. 6 The LORD regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.
2007-08-21 05:57:18 · 19 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Derek, I've read the Bible three times. I know the story. The scripture clearly says that God felt He made a mistake by creating the human race.
I am a Christian, but I am trying to get some of you fundies to open up to other possibilities.
2007-08-21 06:05:27 · update #1
Why do you men keep referring to me as "missy"? That is incredibly rude.
2007-08-21 06:13:51 · update #2
Oops. I meant the two that are doing it. Sorry, guys.
2007-08-21 06:15:09 · update #3
This one is going to voting. Thanks so much for the answers, everyone.
2007-08-22 18:31:08 · update #4
"Why do you men keep referring to me as "missy"? That is incredibly rude."
Welcome to the condescending attitude of the holier than thou Xtian. It's that kind of smugness that so endears them to the rest of the world. (Note sarcasm.)
2007-08-21 06:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Welp the Bible can't be inerrant because it wasn't written by God, God's scripture is within you and it is in your soul and through such light that you are able to see the spirit of life in all things.
The bible was formed 1500 years after Yeshua's death, the scriptures that are composed within the bible were hand picked by Emperor Constantine and some bishops of the west that decided what should be acceptable to their agenda in disregard to the East. Also they edited the scriptures to support their agenda, just as Constantine was making Christianity a state religion and needed certain aspect removed and certain that needed to be added in, some pagan stuff were inserted and many other things removed. Honestly the Shepherd of Hermas was in the canon until like the 10th century or something like that, the oldest bibles have that book in them still. If you ever have the chance to read it you will know why it was removed by later people who turned their backs on Yeshua's true teachings.
I don't believe God ever made a mistake, Frenzy, but then again I don't read the biblical like an historical narrative, its allegorical and the OT God is more God's laws in motion (God of wrath, God of vengeance making you sow what you reap - corrective law of karma), then Creator God. Remember there are two creation stories in Genesis, the First God entered into rest and Sabbath is perpetual, that rest is harmony and balance. This creator God didn't wake up to recreate on a 8th day. peace
2007-08-21 08:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by Automaton 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible is only inerrant in the original author, the manuscripts we have to work from are not the originals. Man has, in prayer and in the guidance of the Holy Spirit, done everything humanly possible to keep it as God breathed it. But sometimes you have to go to the Hebrew or the Greek to get a better interpretation. Sometimes it can only be understood with prayer and the Holy Spirit. And sometimes it is as simple as another translation, for instance, " blessed are the poor in spirit, " poor is better translated as humble, but in 1611 street language, as the KJV was written, everybody understood it to be humble.
Over the years more and more evidence has shown that the Bible we now have is perfectly reliable. There are no flaws that have any bearing on the full and true meaning of the Scriptures. It can be trusted without any worries as to its meaning.
God be with you,
Evangelist, William M. Butler
Grace Evangelistic Ministry
2007-08-21 06:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by BOC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The third link below shows Genesis 6:5-6 saying "...And it repented the Lord..."
From what I've found online, there are two meanings in the Bible for repent. In the New Testament, it seems to mean "to re-think", or "to change your mind". In the Old Testament, it seems to mean, "to return" or "to feel sorrow".
So, the Lord felt sorrow when he thought that the Man that he created and gave free choice to had chosen to become almost wholly evil.
BTW, I'm not a Bible literalist. I'm just giving you some info that is directly related to your question. I feel it is important to look at original words and meanings when discussing the Bible.
2007-08-21 06:53:30 · answer #4 · answered by silverlock1974 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God wanted us to walk in his image but the serpent (the devil) made Adam and Eve eat from the tree and they were ashamed and God made them leave the Garden of Eden. So the human race became engulfed in power and greed. The LORD was troubled due to this so he sent his son Jesus Christ as a way to repent for the sins we have done, and soon we will be going back to the LORD and all of His followers will be saved.
Basically God did not make the mistake WE us Humans did. We disobeyed Him!!!
2007-08-21 06:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by blake_hanson_2005 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
God's original human creation... Adam & Eve ... was perfect. They used their gift of free will to disobey and the human race went down hill from there. That said, let me answer your question with another brief quote: Deutoronomy 32:5 - "they have acted ruinously ON THEIR OWN part. They are not his children, THE DEFECT IS THEIR OWN."
As far as the comment about the flood. Yes God promised never to destroy mankind by means of flood again. That doesn't mean he won't use other means when he deems the time to be right.
2007-08-21 06:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First of all The Reverend Soleil, you have an evil mind, and if you don't repent of it. One day even you will confess Y'shua (Jesus) as Lord!
Little Missy, We are reading an English translation, translated many times from an ancient eastern script to a modern day English script.
There are errors in out translations.
I know I will make many KJV only people mad as I write this. Many of them are drones anyway who never study deep into the text for themselves but read others materials etc.
It is awesome to be able to sit or chat on line with men who can literally read the ancient text and see how the mood and personality of the text differs from today.
What we have in our English text is good enough for man to understand the plan of salvation, learn to love his neighbor, and be saved. That is all we need.
2007-08-21 06:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
God Doesn't make mistakes. We where so out of control he regretted that he made us. If you Noticed he wanted Noah to create the ark to have a fresh start, and new begining. God gives us a choice and handles the problem if it's out of control. He Created us for worship. Everyone worships something. Clothes, television,themselves, opposite sex, somthing. God deserves our attention.
2007-08-21 06:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Ron S 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I do not believe that todays Bible is inerrant, But I do believe that God does not make mistakes. Every word that is in the original Bible tongue, came from God. But every word of the translated Bible was written by man. Man makes mistakes. Check out this verse, and then do what is says, and you will learn. 2 Tim2:15
2007-08-21 06:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In the Bible, God the Creator speaks to the people he has created. He speaks using language that they can understand. God does not make mistakes. The language used here is specifically designed to communicate to us in a way that we can understand. It is oversimplified so that we can grasp the concept that God abhors sin with His whole being.
2007-08-21 06:10:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means His heart was breaking...torn apart...like the father who watches his daughter become a drug addict or prostitute... watching someone he loves disintergrate before his eyes..
as for "regret", are you saying it's impossible for God to regret? As in I'm able to regret, but I won't let God have that attribute? wow.
How about "regret" as in God looks at the wickedness...and accepts the responsibilty for His creation...His choice to give us the gift of free will.
But even then...He wasn't ready to destroy ALL mankind...because even after the flood..He was willing to start over...and all the while knowing, nothing had changed...man still had a sinful nature, would still rebel, would still mock Him.......and yet...He chose to do this again.
Mockers would call God a fool for starting over, knowing there would be no difference.....Me, I'm just wanting to say thanks....glad You didn't blow us all off, and allowed me to have existance after all.
2007-08-21 06:08:01 · answer #11 · answered by Last Stand 2010 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋