New International Version So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.” New Living Translation Then God said to Noah, “Yes, this rainbow is the sign of the covenant I am confirming with all the creatures on earth.” English Standard Version God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Berean Standard Bible So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and every creature on the earth.” Berean Literal Bible And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and between all flesh that is on the earth.” King James Bible And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth. New King James Version And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.” New American Standard Bible And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.” NASB 1995 And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.” NASB 1977 And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Legacy Standard Bible And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Amplified Bible And God said to Noah, “This [rainbow] is the sign of the covenant (solemn pledge, binding agreement) which I have established between Me and all living things on the earth.” Berean Annotated Bible So God {Elohim} said to Noah (comfort), “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and every creature on the earth. Christian Standard Bible God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and every creature on earth.” Holman Christian Standard Bible God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have confirmed between Me and every creature on earth.” American Standard Version And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth. Contemporary English Version The rainbow will be the sign of that solemn promise. English Revised Version And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation So God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the promise I am making to all life on earth." Good News Translation That is the sign of the promise which I am making to all living beings." International Standard Version God also told Noah, "This is the symbol of the covenant that I've established between me and everything that lives on the earth." NET Bible So God said to Noah, "This is the guarantee of the covenant that I am confirming between me and all living things that are on the earth." New Heart English Bible God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth." Webster's Bible Translation And God said to Noah, This is the token of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and every creature on the earth.” World English Bible God said to Noah, “This is the token of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd God says to Noah, “This [is] a token of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that [is] on the earth.” Berean Literal Bible And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and between all flesh that is on the earth.” Young's Literal Translation And God saith unto Noah, 'This is a token of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is upon the earth.' Smith's Literal Translation And God will say to Noah, This the sign of the covenant which I established between me and between all flesh which is upon the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd God said to Noe: This shall be the sign of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh upon the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version And God said to Noah, “This will be the sign of the covenant that I have established between myself and all that is flesh upon the earth.” New American Bible God told Noah: This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and every mortal being that is on earth. New Revised Standard Version God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd God said to Noah, This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between me and all the flesh that is upon the earth, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between myself and between all flesh that is upon Earth.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And God said unto Noah: 'This is the token of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is upon the earth.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And God said to Noe, This is the sign of the covenant, which I have made between me and all flesh, which is upon the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Covenant of the Rainbow…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 So God said to Noah, Genesis 6:13 Then God said to Noah, “The end of all living creatures has come before Me, because through them the earth is full of violence. Now behold, I will destroy both them and the earth. Genesis 7:1 Then the LORD said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. Genesis 8:15 Then God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant 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 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. Exodus 31:17 It is a sign between Me and the Israelites forever; for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, but on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’” that I have established Exodus 6:4 I also established My covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, the land where they lived as foreigners. 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. Genesis 17:19 But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. between Me and every creature on the earth.” 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. Ezekiel 34:25 I will make with them a covenant of peace and rid the land of wild animals, so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest. Genesis 1:30 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 17:13 Whether they are born in your household or purchased, they must be circumcised. My covenant in your flesh will be an everlasting covenant. Genesis 17:21 But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.” Genesis 17:23 On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him. Genesis 17:26 Abraham and his son Ishmael were circumcised on the same day. Treasury of Scripture And God said to Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth. Jump to Previous Agreement Covenant Earth Established Flesh Life Noah Sign TokenJump to Next Agreement Covenant Earth Established Flesh Life Noah Sign TokenGenesis 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. So God said to Noah, God spoke directly to Noah after the flood, confirming the covenant made with him, his descendants, and all living creatures. Gen 6:13 Then God said to Noah, “The end of all living creatures”… “This is the sign of the covenant The rainbow would remain a visible reminder of God’s promise and mercy following the judgment of the flood. Gen 17:11 You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin,… that I have established God had firmly set this covenant by His own authority, guaranteeing that a flood would never again destroy all life on the earth. Exo 6:4 I also established My covenant with them to give… between Me and every creature on the earth.” The promise extends beyond Noah’s family to every living creature, showing God’s continuing care for the world He created. Hos 2:18 On that day I will make a covenant for them… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Creator and Sustainer of the universe, who establishes a covenant with Noah and all living creatures. 2. Noah A righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and repopulate the earth. 3. Covenant A divine promise made by God, signified by the rainbow, ensuring that He will never again destroy all life with a flood. 4. All Living Things Refers to every creature on earth, highlighting the universal scope of God's promise. 5. The Earth The physical realm where God's covenant is established, emphasizing His sovereignty over creation. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessThe covenant with Noah is a testament to God's unwavering faithfulness and mercy. He keeps His promises, providing assurance and hope. Universal Scope God's covenant extends to all living creatures, reminding us of His care for all creation and our responsibility to steward it wisely. Symbolism of the Rainbow The rainbow serves as a visible reminder of God's promise, encouraging us to trust in His word and His plans for the future. Covenantal Relationships Understanding God's covenants helps us appreciate the depth of His relationship with humanity and His desire for us to live in obedience and trust. Hope in God's Promises Just as God promised never to flood the earth again, we can trust His promises in our lives, finding peace and security in His word. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 9:17?2. How does Genesis 9:17 reinforce God's covenant with Noah and all creation? 3. What significance does the rainbow hold as a reminder of God's promise? 4. How does Genesis 9:17 connect to God's faithfulness in other scriptures? 5. How can we apply the covenant promise in Genesis 9:17 to our lives? 6. In what ways does Genesis 9:17 encourage trust in God's unchanging nature? 7. How does Genesis 9:17 affirm God's covenant with humanity and all living creatures? 8. What is the significance of the rainbow as a sign in Genesis 9:17? 9. How does Genesis 9:17 relate to God's promises in other parts of the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 9? Verse 17. - And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant. Murphy thinks that God here directed the patriarch's attention to an actual rainbow; it seems more natural to conclude that from the beginning of the interview (Genesis 8:20) the ark, altar, and worshippers were encircled by its variegated arch. Kalisch compares with the rainbow the other signs which God subsequently appended to his covenants; as, e.g., circumcision (Genesis 17:11), the passover (Exodus 12:13), the sabbath (ibid. 31:13). The Noachic covenant being universal, the sign was also universal - "τέρας μερόπων ἀνθρώπων (I1, 11:27), a sign to men of many tongues. The later covenants being limited to Israel, their signs were local and provisional, and have now been supplanted by the higher symbolism of the Christian Church, viz., baptism, the Lord's Supper, and the Christian sabbath. Which I have established. The different verbs used in this passage in connection with בְּרִית may be here brought together. 1. נָתַן (ver. 12) representing the covenant as a gift of Divine grace. 2. קוּס (Hiph.; vers. 9, 11, 17) exhibiting the covenant as something which God has both caused to stand and raised up when fallen. 3. זָכַר (ver. 15) depicting the covenant as always present to the Divine mind. Tuch, Stahelin, and Delitzsch detect an idiosyncrasy of the Elohist in using the first and second of these verbs instead of כָּרַת, the favorite expression of the Jehovist. But כָּרַת is used by the Elohist in Genesis 21:27, 32, while in Deuteronomy 4:18 the Jehovist uses הֵקִיס. Between ms and all flesh that is upon the earth. . . . Genesis 9:17 crowns the rainbow episode by underscoring God’s own testimony. He personally informs Noah that the colorful arch is not random beauty but the enduring, visible proof of His unbreakable covenant never again to destroy all life by flood. The verse invites every observer—then and now—to look up after the rain, remember God’s faithfulness, and rest in a promise established by the Creator and extended to every living creature on the planet.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Godאֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Noah, נֹ֑חַ (nō·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5146: Noah -- 'rest', patriarch who survived the flood “This זֹ֤את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is the sign אֽוֹת־ (’ō·wṯ-) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 226: A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence of the covenant הַבְּרִית֙ (hab·bə·rîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have established הֲקִמֹ֔תִי (hă·qi·mō·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand between בֵּינִ֕י (bê·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 996: An interval, space between Me וּבֵ֥ין (ū·ḇên) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every living things בָּשָׂ֖ר (bā·śār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man 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 Additonal Resources Genesis 9:17 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 9:17 Bible Gateway Genesis 9:17 Bible.com Genesis 9:17 NIV |
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