Genesis 9:16 nasb — "When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every liv…

NASB

""When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.""

— Genesis 9:16, NASB

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Genesis 9 — Context

13

I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth.

14

"It shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow will be seen in the cloud,

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and I will remember My covenant, which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and never again shall the water become a flood to destroy all flesh.

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"When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth."

17

And God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth."

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Now the sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem and Ham and Japheth; and Ham was the father of Canaan.

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These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated.

Genesis 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 9:16 say?
Genesis 9:16 in the NASB reads: “"When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is 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 (NASB): “"When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is 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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