Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” New Living Translation When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth.” English Standard Version When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Berean Standard Bible And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.” Berean Literal Bible And the bow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and between every living soul of all flesh that is on the earth.” King James Bible And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. New King James Version The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” New American Standard Bible When the rainbow is in the cloud, then I will look at it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” NASB 1995 “When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” NASB 1977 “When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Legacy Standard Bible So the bow shall be in the cloud, and I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Amplified Bible When the rainbow is in the clouds and I look at it, I will [solemnly] remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Berean Annotated Bible And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God {Elohim} and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth. Christian Standard Bible The bow will be in the clouds, and I will look at it and remember the permanent covenant between God and all the living creatures on earth.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The bow will be in the clouds, and I will look at it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all the living creatures on earth.” American Standard Version And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. Contemporary English Version When I see the rainbow in the sky, I will always remember the promise that I have made to every living creature. English Revised Version And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember my everlasting promise to every living animal on earth." Good News Translation When the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between me and all living beings on earth. International Standard Version When the rainbow is in the clouds, I will observe it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living beings on the earth." NET Bible When the rainbow is in the clouds, I will notice it and remember the perpetual covenant between God and all living creatures of all kinds that are on the earth." New Heart English Bible The rainbow will be in the cloud. I will look at it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between me and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth." Webster's Bible Translation And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.” World English Bible The rainbow will be in the cloud. I will look at it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the bow has been in the cloud, and I have seen it—to remember the perpetual covenant between God and every living creature among all flesh which [is] on the earth.” Berean Literal Bible And the bow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and between every living soul of all flesh that is on the earth.” Young's Literal Translation and the bow hath been in the cloud, and I have seen it -- to remember the covenant age-during between God and every living creature among all flesh which is on the earth.' Smith's Literal Translation The bow shall be in the cloud; and seeing it to remember the lasting covenant between God and between every breathing thing living of all flesh which is upon the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the bow shall be in the clouds, and I shall see it, and shall remember the everlasting covenant, that was made between God and every living soul of all flesh which is upon the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version And the arc will be in the clouds, and I will see it, and I will remember the everlasting covenant that was enacted between God and every living soul of all that is flesh upon the earth.” New American Bible When the bow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature—every mortal being that is on earth. New Revised Standard Version When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the bow shall be in the clouds; and I will look upon it as a remembrance of the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there will be a bow in the clouds and I shall see it for a memorial of the eternal covenant between God and between every soul living of all flesh that is upon earth.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And my bow shall be in the cloud, and I will look to remember the everlasting covenant between me and the earth, and between every living soul in all flesh, which is upon the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Covenant of the Rainbow…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. 16And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.” 17So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and every creature on the earth.”… Cross References And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, 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. Revelation 10:1 Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire. Revelation 4:3 The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. I will see it and remember 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. Exodus 2:24 So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Psalm 105:8 He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— the everlasting covenant Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. Jeremiah 32:40 I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. Ezekiel 37:26 And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever. between God and every living creature of every kind Genesis 1:24-25 And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. / God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. Job 12:10 The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. Hosea 2:18 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. that is on the earth.” Genesis 7:21-23 And every living thing that moved upon the earth perished—birds, livestock, animals, every creature that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind. / Of all that was on dry land, everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils died. / And every living thing on the face of the earth was destroyed—man and livestock, crawling creatures and birds of the air; they were blotted out from the earth, and only Noah and those with him in the ark remained. Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. Genesis 17:7 I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. Treasury of Scripture And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look on it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth. everlasting. Genesis 9:9-11 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; … Genesis 8:21,22 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done… Genesis 17:13,19 He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant… Jump to Previous Age-During Agreement Appears Bow Cloud Clouds Covenant Creature Creatures Earth Eternal Everlasting Flesh Kind Mind Rainbow Remember WheneverJump to Next Age-During Agreement Appears Bow Cloud Clouds Covenant Creature Creatures Earth Eternal Everlasting Flesh Kind Mind Rainbow Remember 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. And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, The rainbow serves as a visible sign of God's promise, a natural phenomenon that occurs when sunlight is refracted and dispersed in water droplets, creating a spectrum of light in the sky. In the biblical context, the rainbow is a symbol of God's mercy and faithfulness. The appearance of the rainbow in the clouds is a reminder of the divine promise made after the flood. This imagery connects to the broader biblical theme of God using natural elements to communicate with humanity, as seen in other instances such as the burning bush (Exodus 3:2) and the pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 13:21). I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Creator who establishes the covenant with Noah and all living creatures. He is the one who sets the rainbow as a sign of His promise. 2. Noah The righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and repopulate the earth. He is the recipient of God's covenant. 3. Rainbow A sign of God's covenant, symbolizing His promise never to destroy the earth with a flood again. 4. Covenant A divine promise made by God to Noah and all living creatures, signifying His mercy and faithfulness. 5. All Living Creatures The recipients of God's covenant, representing the entirety of creation that was preserved through the flood. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessThe rainbow is a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His faithfulness to His promises. Just as He kept His promise to Noah, He will keep His promises to us. Covenant Relationship Understanding the nature of God's covenant with Noah helps us appreciate the covenants He makes with His people throughout the Bible, culminating in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. Symbolism of the Rainbow The rainbow serves as a visual reminder of God's mercy and grace. It encourages us to trust in His protection and provision. Creation's Inclusion God's covenant includes all living creatures, highlighting His care for the entire creation. This should inspire us to be good stewards of the earth. Hope in God's Promises In times of uncertainty or fear, the rainbow reminds us of the hope we have in God's promises, encouraging us to live with confidence and peace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 9:16?2. How does Genesis 9:16 emphasize God's faithfulness in keeping His promises to us? 3. What is the significance of the rainbow as a "sign of the covenant"? 4. How can we remember God's promises in our daily lives, like in Genesis 9:16? 5. What other biblical covenants reflect God's commitment to humanity, similar to Genesis 9:16? 6. How does understanding Genesis 9:16 strengthen our trust in God's eternal promises? 7. How does Genesis 9:16 relate to God's promise and covenant with humanity? 8. What is the significance of the rainbow in Genesis 9:16? 9. How does Genesis 9:16 reflect God's faithfulness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 9? 11. What are the different covenants in the Bible? 12. What are the key events in the Book of Genesis? 13. What does a rainbow symbolize? 14. What defines unfailing love? What Does Genesis 9:16 Mean And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds• The verse opens with a time marker: “whenever.” God ties His promise to a recurring natural event, not a one-time sign. Genesis 8:22 likewise assures that regular cycles will continue as long as the earth endures. • “The rainbow” is identified earlier in Genesis 9:13 as the “sign of the covenant”; its position “in the clouds” echoes Genesis 7:11–12, where clouds once carried judgment. Now the same sky hosts a pledge of mercy. • Revelation 4:3 and Ezekiel 1:28 note a rainbow around God’s throne—reminding us that the sign that arches over the earth also surrounds His glory in heaven. I will see it • God is not distant. “The eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth” (2 Chronicles 16:9), so He actively observes His creation. • His seeing is personal; the Creator who once “saw that it was very good” (Genesis 1:31) still watches over what He has made. • Hebrews 4:13 underscores that “nothing in all creation is hidden from His sight,” reinforcing the certainty that every rainbow comes under His gaze. and remember the everlasting covenant • “Remember” does not suggest God forgets; it signals His decision to act in line with His promise. Exodus 2:24 uses the same language when God moves to deliver Israel. • The covenant is “everlasting”—its duration matches God’s own faithfulness (Psalm 105:8–10). • Genesis 9:12 clarifies that this covenant centers on never again destroying all flesh by a flood. Isaiah 54:9–10 connects that pledge to God’s enduring compassion. between God and every living creature • Unlike later covenants limited to Israel (Exodus 19:5–6), this one embraces all life. Genesis 1:28 already placed humanity in relationship with every creature; now God formalizes His protective commitment. • Psalm 36:6 declares, “You preserve man and beast,” reflecting the same inclusive care. • Acts 14:17 shows God still providing for all nations and creatures, “giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons.” of every kind that is on the earth • The wording sweeps in birds, livestock, wild animals—everything that breathes (Genesis 8:17). • The scope is global; no region or species stands outside God’s covenant safeguard. • Romans 8:21 anticipates a future liberation of all creation, harmonizing with this early guarantee that creation matters to God. summary Genesis 9:16 assures us that each time a rainbow spans the sky, God Himself observes it and acts in accordance with an unending promise: He will never again wipe out all flesh by flood. The sign’s reliability, God’s watchful eye, the everlasting nature of the covenant, its inclusive reach, and its worldwide scope together highlight His faithful, compassionate rule over all creation. Verse 16. - And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant. Literally, the covenant of eternity. One of those pregnant Scripture sayings that have in them an almost inexhaustible fullness of meaning, which does not at first sight dis. close itself to the eye of the unreflecting reader. In so far as the Noachic covenant was simply a promise that there should be no recurrence of a flood, the covenant of eternity had a corresponding limit in its duration to the period of this present terrestrial economy. But, rightly viewed, the Noachic covenant was the original Adamic covenant set up again in a different form; and hence, when applied to it, the phrase covenant of eternity is entitled to retain its highest and fullest significance, as a covenant reaching from eternity to eternity. Between God and every living creature of all-flesh that is upon the earth.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And whenever the rainbowהַקֶּ֖שֶׁת (haq·qe·šeṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7198: A bow, for, shooting, the iris appears וְהָיְתָ֥ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the clouds, בֶּֽעָנָ֑ן (be·‘ā·nān) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud I will see it וּרְאִיתִ֗יהָ (ū·rə·’î·ṯî·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see and remember לִזְכֹּר֙ (liz·kōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male the everlasting עוֹלָ֔ם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always covenant בְּרִ֣ית (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1285: A covenant between בֵּ֣ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between God אֱלֹהִ֔ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and וּבֵין֙ (ū·ḇên) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every living חַיָּ֔ה (ḥay·yāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life creature נֶ֣פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of every בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every kind בָּשָׂ֖ר (bā·śār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man that [is] אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the earth.” הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Genesis 9:16 NIVGenesis 9:16 NLT Genesis 9:16 ESV Genesis 9:16 NASB Genesis 9:16 KJV Genesis 9:16 BibleApps.com Genesis 9:16 Biblia Paralela Genesis 9:16 Chinese Bible Genesis 9:16 French Bible Genesis 9:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 9:16 The rainbow will be in the cloud (Gen. 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