These chapters bridge from Adam to Noah through genealogy, using the Hebrew word "toledot" (generations) to structure the narrative. The repeated phrase "and he died" emphasizes sin's consequences, while Enoch's exception points to hope beyond death. Chapter 6 shows creation's corruption reaching its climax, yet Noah finds grace (Hebrew: "chen"). God's grief over sin reveals His personal investment in creation. These chapters demonstrate both divine judgment and preservation of a faithful remnant, patterns repeated throughout Scripture. Jesus references Noah's days when teaching about His return in Matthew 24, giving these chapters significance regarding our eternal futures.

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