The Warning at the Wall
1 For [...] the gods a wall [...]
2 Ziugiddu, standing beside it, heard [...]
3 Stand at the wall on my left and [...]
4 At the wall, I will speak to you.
5 My holy one, listen to me
6 By our hand a rainstorm [...] will be sent;
7 To destroy the seed of humankind, to [...],
8 is the decision, the declaration of the assembly of the gods, whose verdict cannot be reversed,
9 The commands of Anu and Enlil cannot be overturned,
10 Its (or their) kingdom, its (or their) rule has ended,
11 To him [...]
Texts in conversation
Compare Eridu Genesis IV and Genesis 6:13
Ancient Near East, Sumerian · Hebrew Bible
Summary
Passages
Eridu Genesis IV
Ancient Near East, Sumerian · The Sumerian DelugeGenesis 6:13
Hebrew BibleReferences
References are not endorsements of their contents. Read each reference in full to understand its author's intentions in using these texts.
Tags
Your feedback