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Genesis 9:16
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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.
About Genesis 9:16
Few verses address The Rainbow Covenant in the Bible as directly as Genesis 9:16. This Old Testament passage from the law of Genesis has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Genesis 9:12
“And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:”
- Genesis 9:13
“I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.”
- Genesis 9:14
“And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:”
- Genesis 9:15
“And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.”
- Genesis 9:17
“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.”
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How to Apply Genesis 9:16
Pray through Genesis 9:16 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Rainbow Covenant in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.