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NASB | Genesis 6:3 Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 6:3 Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive and remain with man forever, because he is indeed flesh [sinful, corrupt--given over to sensual appetites]; nevertheless his days shall yet be a hundred and twenty years." |
Bible Question: In Genesis, it states that after Shem, Ham and Japheth, who are Noah's sons, no man will live more than 120 years. Yet, later we see that Abraham and Isaac both lived more than 170 years. Can someone please help me with this. I am pleasantly confused. |
Bible Answer: Scriptures says that God's Spirit will not abide with mankind forever; his days will be 120 years. Many interpret this as you do, that mankind will live for 120 years, but that view posses several obvious problems. The view I take, as well as many others before me, is that God will send the flood in 120 years from this statement. Then, His Spirit will no longer abide with mankind (excepting the 8 on the Ark), and thus they die. MJH |