Genesis 9:16 bbe — And the bow will be in the cloud, and looking on it, I will keep in mind the eternal agreement between God and every li…

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"And the bow will be in the cloud, and looking on it, I will keep in mind the eternal agreement between God and every living thing on the earth."

— Genesis 9:16, Bible in Basic English

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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.”
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Genesis 9 — Context

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

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

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.

And the bow will be in the cloud, and looking on it, I will keep in mind the eternal agreement between God and every living thing on the earth.

And God said to Noah, This is the sign of the agreement which I have made between me and all flesh on the earth.

And the sons of Noah who went out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth; and Ham is the father of Canaan.

These three were the sons of Noah and from them all the earth was peopled.

Genesis 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:16 say?

Genesis 9:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the bow will be in the cloud, and looking on it, I will keep in mind the eternal agreement between God and every living thing on the earth.”

Where is Genesis 9:16 in the Bible?

Genesis 9:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 9, verse 16.

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 9:16.

What translation should I read Genesis 9:16 in?

Genesis 9:16 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 9:16?

Genesis 9:16 reads (BBE): “And the bow will be in the cloud, and looking on it, I will keep in mind the eternal agreement between God and every living thing on the earth.” 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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