Noah and the Flood · Genesis 6–9

The Readings · Nov 4, 2026 · 14m

Noah and the Flood (Genesis 6–9) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added.

Translator's notes:

• Genesis 6:2 — בְנֵי־הָאֱלֹהִים (benei ha-elohim): chose "the sons of Elohim". Alternatives: members of the divine council ("sons of God"); human rulers or judges; in later interpretation, the line of Seth. Why: the Hebrew phrase is kept literal because the text itself never says which of these it means, and choosing one would add an interpretation the verse does not contain.

• Genesis 6:3 — לֹא־יָדוֹן רוּחִי (lo yadon ruchi): chose "My spirit…