King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you;
Complete Jewish Bible:
“As for me — I am herewith establishing my covenant with you, with your descendants after you,
Berean Standard Bible:
“Behold, I now establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you,
American Standard Version:
And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And I, behold, I establish{H6965} my covenant{H1285} with you, and with your seed{H2233} after you{H310};
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 6:18
- But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee.
Isaiah 54:9
- For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
Isaiah 54:10
- For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
Genesis 17:7
- ¶ And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
Genesis 17:8
- And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.
Romans 1:3
- Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the 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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Commentary for Genesis 9:9
Genesis 9:9 is a pivotal verse in the Bible that occurs within the narrative of Noah and the Flood. After the waters of the Great Flood have receded, God makes a covenant with Noah and his descendants. The verse specifically states, "And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you." This is a significant moment in biblical history as it marks the first time God makes a covenant that explicitly includes all of humanity.
The historical context of this verse is found in the aftermath of God's judgment on a sinful world through the Flood. Noah, having found favor in God's eyes for his righteousness, has been saved along with his family and representatives of all animal species. The establishment of this covenant is a promise from God to never again destroy the earth with a flood. The themes present in this verse include God's mercy, the establishment of order and the continuity of life, and the relationship between God and humanity.
The covenant is unconditional, meaning that it is based solely on God's faithfulness and does not depend on human actions. It serves as a sign of hope and a new beginning for the world. The rainbow is given as a symbol of this covenant, a reminder to God and a sign to humanity that life on earth will be sustained by divine promise. Genesis 9:9 thus encapsulates a foundational biblical theme of God's commitment to His creation and His desire to maintain a relationship with humanity despite their flaws.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6965
There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). - Strong's Number: H1285
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּרִית
Transliteration: bᵉrîyth
Pronunciation: ber-eeth'
Description: from בָּרָה (in the sense of cutting (like בָּרָא)); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh); confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. - Strong's Number: H2233
There are 205 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶרַע
Transliteration: zeraʻ
Pronunciation: zeh'-rah
Description: from זָרַע; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity; [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.