Genesis 9:12 bbe — And God said, This is the sign of the agreement which I make between me and you and every living thing with you, for al…

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"And God said, This is the sign of the agreement which I make between me and you and every living thing with you, for all future generations:"

— Genesis 9:12, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 9 — Context

9

Truly, I will make my agreement with you and with your seed after you,

10

And with every living thing with you, all birds and cattle and every beast of the earth which comes out of the ark with you.

11

And I will make my agreement with you; never again will all flesh be cut off by the waters; never again will the waters come over all the earth for its destruction.

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And God said, This is the sign of the agreement which I make between me and you and every living thing with you, for all future generations:

13

I will put my bow in the cloud and it will be for a sign of the agreement between me and the earth.

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And whenever I make a cloud come over the earth, the bow will be seen in the cloud,

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And I will keep in mind the agreement between me and you and every living thing; and never again will there be a great flow of waters causing destruction to all flesh.

Genesis 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:12 say?
Genesis 9:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And God said, This is the sign of the agreement which I make between me and you and every living thing with you, for all future generations:”
Where is Genesis 9:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 9:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verse 12.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 9:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 9:12 in?
Genesis 9:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 9:12?
Genesis 9:12 reads (BBE): “And God said, This is the sign of the agreement which I make between me and you and every living thing with you, for all future generations:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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