Did the Bible describe a global flood—or was it a local event misunderstood by moderns?

In this episode of The Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas continues a deep dive into the Flood narrative of Genesis, exploring divine intent, God’s sorrow, and the striking differences between the biblical account and Mesopotamian flood stories.

This episode wrestles with questions about divine justice, mercy, and regret—what does it mean that God was “grieved in His heart”? And how should modern readers understand terms like “all the earth” and “all flesh” in light of the ancient world?

🔥 In This Episode:

➡️ Why God’s “grief” over humanity is one of the Bible’s most profound moments

➡️ The meaning behind “all the earth” — global flood or local deluge?

➡️ How Mesopotamian flood myths help illuminate Genesis

➡️ What “repentance” means when it’s applied to God Himself

➡️ The role of the Nephilim before the Flood — and why they’re mentioned at all

➡️ How ancient readers would have understood the flood story differently than we do today

💬 Let’s Talk in the Comments:Do you believe the Flood was global or local? What does this story reveal to you about God’s nature?

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