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Genesis 8:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Genesis 8:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 8 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination”
Genesis 8:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 8:21
And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the grou... This passage belongs to the primeval history section (Genesis 1-11) which establishes universal truths about God, humanity, sin, and divine purposes before focusing on Abraham and Israel. These chapters answer fundamental questions about human origins, the spread of wickedness, God's judgment, and the preservation of a righteous remnant.Recurring patterns emerge: human sin escalating from individual disobedience to societal corruption, divine patience followed by judgment, gracious preservat...
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Cross-References for Genesis 8:21
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“in those who are saved”
“even as Christ also loved you”
“and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?”
“and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
“and abound. I am filled”
“so have I sworn that I will not be angry with you”
“and fall short of the glory of God;”
“and burn it on the altar. It is a burnt offering”
“murders”
“being overflowed with water”