Genesis 9:16 cpdv — And the arc will be in the clouds, and I will see it, and I will remember the everlasting covenant that was enacted bet…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the arc will be in the clouds, and I will see it, and I will remember the everlasting covenant that was enacted between God and every living soul of all that is flesh upon the earth.” "

— Genesis 9:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 9 — Context

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I will place my arc in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the pact between myself and the earth.

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And when I obscure the sky with clouds, my arc will appear in the clouds.

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And I will remember my covenant with you, and with every living soul that enlivens flesh. And there will no longer be waters from a great flood to wipe away all that is flesh.

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And the arc will be in the clouds, and I will see it, and I will remember the everlasting covenant that was enacted between God and every living soul of all that is flesh upon the earth.”

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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.”

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And so the sons of Noah, who came out of the ark, were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Now Ham himself is the father of Canaan.

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These three are the sons of Noah. And from these all the family of mankind was spread over the whole earth.

Genesis 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:16 say?
Genesis 9:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the arc will be in the clouds, and I will see it, and I will remember the everlasting covenant that was enacted between God and every living soul of all that is flesh upon 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 (CPDV): “And the arc will be in the clouds, and I will see it, and I will remember the everlasting covenant that was enacted between God and every living soul of all that is flesh upon 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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