The Bible recounts a time when God decided to send a great flood upon the earth. This account is found in Genesis chapters 6 through 8. The reason given for this flood was the wickedness and corruption that had filled the earth. Genesis 6:5-7 says, “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. So the Lord said, ‘I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.’”

This passage does not specifically mention pregnant women and children, but it implies that all humanity, except for Noah and his family, perished in the flood. This action is one of judgment, reflecting God’s response to the pervasive sin and evil of the time.

The story of the flood, while difficult, is part of a larger biblical narrative that demonstrates the consequences of sin and the necessity of righteousness. It also prefigures the theme of redemption, as Noah and his family were saved, offering a new beginning for humanity. This event is an example of God’s sovereignty and justice, but it also anticipates the grace and mercy found in Jesus Christ, who would later come to offer salvation to all humanity, providing a way to escape the ultimate judgment of sin through faith in Him.

It’s important to approach such stories with the recognition of the complexity of God’s character, as revealed throughout the Bible—He is just, but He is also merciful and loving. Understanding the full scope of the biblical message helps to reconcile the difficult aspects of God’s judgments with His overarching plan of redemption and love for humanity.