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Genesis 8:21 Β· KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark.
20And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.
21And 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.
22While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive God's mercy in your life?

2

What does this promise mean for you today?

3

When have you felt God's forgiveness despite your flaws?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's promises can provide comfort during difficult times.

relationships

Extend grace to others as God extends grace to us.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse highlights God's mercy and promise not to curse the ground again, reflecting the grace found in Jesus who offers redemption.

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