Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, New Living Translation When I send clouds over the earth, the rainbow will appear in the clouds, English Standard Version When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, Berean Standard Bible Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, King James Bible And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: New King James Version It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud; New American Standard Bible It shall come about, when I make a cloud appear over the earth, that the rainbow will be seen in the cloud, NASB 1995 “It shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow will be seen in the cloud, NASB 1977 “And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud, Legacy Standard Bible And it will be, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow will be seen in the cloud, Amplified Bible It shall come about, when I bring clouds over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the clouds, Christian Standard Bible Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the bow appears in the clouds, Holman Christian Standard Bible Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the bow appears in the clouds, American Standard Version And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud, Contemporary English Version When I send clouds over the earth, and a rainbow appears in the sky, English Revised Version And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud, GOD'S WORD® Translation Whenever I form clouds over the earth, a rainbow will appear in the clouds. Good News Translation Whenever I cover the sky with clouds and the rainbow appears, International Standard Version Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow becomes visible in the clouds, Majority Standard Bible Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, NET Bible Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, New Heart English Bible It will happen, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow will be seen in the cloud, Webster's Bible Translation And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: World English Bible When I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow will be seen in the cloud, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it has come to pass (in My sending a cloud over the earth) that the bow has been seen in the cloud, Young's Literal Translation and it hath come to pass (in My sending a cloud over the earth) that the bow hath been seen in the cloud, Smith's Literal Translation And it shall be in my giving a cloud upon the earth, and the bow was seen in the cloud. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when I shall cover the sky with clouds, my bow shall appear in the clouds: Catholic Public Domain Version And when I obscure the sky with clouds, my arc will appear in the clouds. New American Bible When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, New Revised Standard Version When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it shall come to pass, when I bring clouds over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the clouds; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it will be, when I bring out a cloud over the Earth, and the bow will be seen in the clouds: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it shall come to pass, when I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow is seen in the cloud, Brenton Septuagint Translation And it shall be when I gather clouds upon the earth, that my bow shall be seen in the cloud. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Covenant of the Rainbow…13I have set My rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. 14 Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, 15I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.… Cross References Genesis 1:29-30 Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. / And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Genesis 8:21-22 When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. / As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.” Genesis 17:11 You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you. Exodus 13:16 So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead, for with a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt.” Exodus 31:13 “Tell the Israelites, ‘Surely you must keep My Sabbaths, for this will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come, so that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you. Leviticus 26:42 then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. Deuteronomy 11:13-14 So if you carefully obey the commandments I am giving you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul, / then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil. 2 Samuel 23:5 Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire? Psalm 89:34-37 I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. / Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, ... Isaiah 54:9-10 “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. / Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Jeremiah 31:35-36 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: / “Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.” Ezekiel 1:28 The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Ezekiel 16:60 But I will remember the covenant I made with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you. Hosea 2:18-20 On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and battle in the land, and will make them lie down in safety. / So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.” Treasury of Scripture And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: Jump to Previous Appears Bow Cloud Clouds Earth Rainbow Sending WheneverJump to Next Appears Bow Cloud Clouds Earth Rainbow Sending WheneverGenesis 9 1. God blesses Noah and his sons, and grants them flesh for food.4. Blood and murder are forbidden. 8. God's covenant, of which the rainbow was constituted a pledge. 18. Noah's family replenishes the world. 20. Noah plants a vineyard, 21. Is drunken, and mocked by his son; 25. Curses Canaan; 26. Blesses Shem; 27. Prays for Japheth, and dies. Whenever I form clouds over the earth This phrase highlights God's sovereignty over creation, emphasizing His control over natural phenomena. In the biblical context, clouds often symbolize God's presence and majesty, as seen in Exodus 13:21, where God leads the Israelites with a pillar of cloud. The formation of clouds can also be seen as a reminder of God's promise and faithfulness, as clouds are a precursor to rain, which sustains life on earth. Theologically, this reflects God's ongoing involvement in the world He created, aligning with passages like Psalm 104:3, which describes God as the one who makes the clouds His chariot. and the rainbow appears in the clouds Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Creator who establishes the covenant with Noah and all living creatures, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again. 2. Noah The righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and repopulate the earth. 3. Rainbow A sign of God's covenant with Noah and all living creatures, symbolizing His promise and faithfulness. 4. Earth The setting for God's covenant, emphasizing the global scope of His promise. 5. Clouds The medium through which God displays the rainbow, serving as a reminder of His covenant. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessThe rainbow is a perpetual reminder of God's faithfulness and His promises. Just as He kept His promise to Noah, He remains faithful to His promises to us today. Covenant Relationship The covenant with Noah is a foundational example of God's desire for a relationship with humanity. It invites us to trust in His promises and live in obedience to His will. Symbolism of the Rainbow The rainbow serves as a symbol of hope and assurance. In times of uncertainty, we can look to God's creation as a reminder of His steadfast love and commitment. God's Sovereignty Over Creation The formation of clouds and the appearance of the rainbow demonstrate God's control over nature. This reminds us of His sovereignty and power in our lives. Call to Remember Just as God remembers His covenant when He sees the rainbow, we are called to remember His promises and faithfulness in our daily lives.Verse 14. - And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth. Literally, in my clouding a cloud, i.e. gathering clouds, which naturally signify store of rain (1 Kings 18:44, 45). Clouds are often used to denote afflictions and dangers (cf. Ezekiel 30:3, 18; Ezekiel 32:7; Ezekiel 34:12; Joel 2:2). That the bow shall be seen in the cloud. Literally, and the bow is seen, which it always is when the sun's rays fall upon it, if the spectator's back is towards the light, and his face towards the cloud. Thus at the moment when danger seems to threaten most, the many-colored arch arrests the gaze. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenever I formבְּעַֽנְנִ֥י (bə·‘an·nî) Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 6049: To act covertly, practise magic clouds עָנָ֖ן (‘ā·nān) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the earth הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and the rainbow הַקֶּ֖שֶׁת (haq·qe·šeṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7198: A bow, for, shooting, the iris appears וְנִרְאֲתָ֥ה (wə·nir·’ă·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see in the clouds, בֶּעָנָֽן׃ (be·‘ā·nān) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud Links Genesis 9:14 NIVGenesis 9:14 NLT Genesis 9:14 ESV Genesis 9:14 NASB Genesis 9:14 KJV Genesis 9:14 BibleApps.com Genesis 9:14 Biblia Paralela Genesis 9:14 Chinese Bible Genesis 9:14 French Bible Genesis 9:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 9:14 It will happen when I bring (Gen. 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