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Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. <a href="/nlt/genesis/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> and I will remember my covenant with you and with all living creatures. Never again will the floodwaters destroy all life. <a href="/esv/genesis/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh. And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/bsb/genesis/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. <a href="/kjv/genesis/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/9.htm">New King James Version</a> and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/genesis/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/genesis/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/genesis/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and I will [compassionately] remember My covenant, which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and never again will the water become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/csb/genesis/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I will remember my covenant between me and you and all the living creatures: water will never again become a flood to destroy every creature. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I will remember My covenant between Me and you and all the living creatures: water will never again become a flood to destroy every creature. <a href="/asv/genesis/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> and I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/cev/genesis/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will remember my promise to you and to all other living creatures. Never again will I let floodwaters destroy all life. <a href="/erv/genesis/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> and I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/gwt/genesis/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then I will remember my promise to you and every living animal. Never again will water become a flood to destroy all life. <a href="/gnt/genesis/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will remember my promise to you and to all the animals that a flood will never again destroy all living beings. <a href="/isv/genesis/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> I'll remember my covenant between me and you and every living creature, so that water will never again become a flood to destroy all living beings. <a href="/msb/genesis/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. <a href="/net/genesis/9.htm">NET Bible</a> then I will remember my covenant with you and with all living creatures of all kinds. Never again will the waters become a flood and destroy all living things. <a href="/nheb/genesis/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh, and the waters will no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/wbt/genesis/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/web/genesis/9.htm">World English Bible</a> I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh, and the waters will no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I have remembered My covenant which is between Me and you, and every living creature among all flesh, and the waters no longer become a flood to destroy all flesh; <a href="/ylt/genesis/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I have remembered My covenant which is between Me and you, and every living creature among all flesh, and the waters become no more a deluge to destroy all flesh; <a href="/slt/genesis/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I remembered my covenant which is between me and between you, and between every breathing thing living of all flesh; and the waters shall not any more become a flood to destroy all flesh.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I will remember my covenant with you, and with every living soul that beareth flesh: and there shall no more be waters of a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/genesis/9.htm">New American Bible</a> I will remember my covenant between me and you and every living creature—every mortal being—so that the waters will never again become a flood to destroy every mortal being. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature that is with you of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I shall remember my covenant that is between me and you and between every living soul that is with you, and between all flesh, and there shall not be again the waters of a flood to destroy all flesh;<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> that I will remember My covenant, which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. <a href="/sep/genesis/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you, and between every living soul in all flesh, and there shall no longer be water for a deluge, so as to blot out all flesh. <a href="/parallel/genesis/9-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=1968" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/9.htm">The Covenant of the Rainbow</a> …14Whenever I form clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, 15<a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: wə·zā·ḵar·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">I will remember</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rî·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">My covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bê·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- An interval, space between. ">between Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇê·nê·ḵem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2mp) -- An interval, space between. ">and you</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yāh (Adj-fs) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">living</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ne·p̄eš (N-fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">creature</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of every</a> <a href="/hebrew/1320.htm" title="1320: bā·śār (N-ms) -- Flesh. From basar; flesh; by extension, body, person; also The pudenda of a man.">kind.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Never</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">again</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ham·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">will the waters</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">become</a> <a href="/hebrew/3999.htm" title="3999: lə·mab·būl (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A flood. From yabal in the sense of flowing; a deluge.">a flood</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: lə·ša·ḥêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">to destroy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1320.htm" title="1320: bā·śār (N-ms) -- Flesh. From basar; flesh; by extension, body, person; also The pudenda of a man.">life.</a> 16And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21-22</a> When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. / As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.” <a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a> I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. <a href="/exodus/2-24.htm">Exodus 2:24</a> So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. <a href="/leviticus/26-42.htm">Leviticus 26:42</a> then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a> Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments. <a href="/2_kings/13-23.htm">2 Kings 13:23</a> But the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15-17</a> Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: <a href="/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8-10</a> He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: <a href="/isaiah/54-9.htm">Isaiah 54:9-10</a> “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. / Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. <a href="/jeremiah/31-35.htm">Jeremiah 31:35-36</a> Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: / “Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.” <a href="/ezekiel/16-60.htm">Ezekiel 16:60</a> But I will remember the covenant I made with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you. <a href="/hosea/2-18.htm">Hosea 2:18-20</a> On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and battle in the land, and will make them lie down in safety. / So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.” <a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Luke 1:72-73</a> to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, / the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us <a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Acts 3:25</a> And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ <a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a> For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.remember.<a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Exodus 28:12</a> And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial.<a href="/leviticus/26-42.htm">Leviticus 26:42-45</a> Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land… <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a> Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;the waters.<a href="/isaiah/54-8.htm">Isaiah 54:8-10</a> In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/9-13.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/revelation/13-13.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/genesis/9-13.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/genesis/9-12.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/genesis/8-19.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/genesis/9-11.htm">Deluge</a> <a href="/genesis/9-11.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/genesis/9-11.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/genesis/9-11.htm">Flood</a> <a href="/genesis/6-17.htm">Flow</a> <a href="/genesis/9-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/8-19.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/genesis/9-11.htm">Life</a> <a href="/revelation/18-5.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/revelation/18-5.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/genesis/8-1.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/genesis/9-11.htm">Water</a> <a href="/genesis/9-11.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/genesis/39-3.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/genesis/9-28.htm">Deluge</a> <a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/genesis/9-28.htm">Flood</a> <a href="/genesis/9-28.htm">Flow</a> <a href="/genesis/9-27.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/genesis/9-17.htm">Life</a> <a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/genesis/9-16.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Water</a> <a href="/genesis/9-28.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 9</div>1. <a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">God blesses Noah and his sons, and grants them flesh for food.</a> 4. <a href="/genesis/9-4.htm">Blood and murder are forbidden.</a> 8. <a href="/genesis/9-8.htm">God's covenant, of which the rainbow was constituted a pledge.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/9-18.htm">Noah's family replenishes the world.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/9-20.htm">Noah plants a vineyard,</a> 21. <a href="/genesis/9-21.htm">Is drunken, and mocked by his son;</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Curses Canaan;</a> 26. <a href="/genesis/9-26.htm">Blesses Shem;</a> 27. <a href="/genesis/9-27.htm">Prays for Japheth, and dies.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of a covenant is central to biblical theology, representing a solemn agreement initiated by God. In the context of Genesis, this covenant follows the flood narrative, where God promises never to destroy the earth with a flood again. The idea of God "remembering" is anthropomorphic, indicating His active engagement and assurance that He will uphold His promise. This covenant is unconditional, relying solely on God's faithfulness, unlike other covenants that may require human response.between Me and you The "you" here refers to Noah and his descendants, symbolizing humanity as a whole. This covenant is not limited to a specific group but extends to all people, highlighting the universal scope of God's promise. It reflects the relational aspect of God's dealings with humanity, where He establishes a bond that transcends generations. This relationship is foundational for understanding God's interactions with His creation throughout the Bible.and every living creature of every kind This inclusion of all living creatures underscores the comprehensive nature of the covenant. It is not just a promise to humanity but to all of creation, reflecting God's care for the entire world He has made. This aspect of the covenant aligns with the biblical theme of stewardship, where humans are entrusted with the care of creation. It also points to the interconnectedness of life and God's desire for harmony within His creation.Never again will the waters become a flood This promise is a direct response to the judgment of the flood, which was a unique and cataclysmic event. The assurance that such a flood will not occur again provides a sense of stability and hope for the future. It reflects God's mercy and His desire to preserve life. This promise is a precursor to the eschatological hope found in later scriptures, where God will ultimately restore and renew creation.to destroy all life The phrase "to destroy all life" recalls the severity of the flood's judgment, which was a response to the pervasive wickedness of humanity. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin but also highlights God's grace in providing a means of preservation and redemption. This promise foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, who offers salvation and life to all who believe, ensuring that destruction is not the final word for creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The Creator who establishes a covenant with Noah and all living creatures, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again. 2. <a href="/topical/n/noah.htm">Noah</a> The righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and repopulate the earth. 3. <a href="/topical/a/all_living_creatures.htm">All Living Creatures</a> Every living being on earth, included in God's covenant, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of His promise. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_flood.htm">The Flood</a> A cataclysmic event where God judged the earth for its wickedness, sparing only Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_covenant.htm">The Covenant</a> A divine promise from God, symbolized by the rainbow, ensuring that a flood will never again destroy all life on earth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> God's covenant with Noah is a testament to His faithfulness. He keeps His promises, providing assurance and stability in a world that often seems chaotic. <a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_god's_covenant.htm">The Universality of God's Covenant</a> The inclusion of "all living creatures" in the covenant highlights God's care for all creation, reminding us of our responsibility to steward the earth wisely. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_rainbow.htm">Symbolism of the Rainbow</a> The rainbow serves as a visual reminder of God's mercy and the assurance that He will not destroy the earth by flood again. It encourages us to trust in His promises. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_mercy.htm">Judgment and Mercy</a> The flood account balances God's judgment with His mercy. While He judged the earth for its wickedness, He also provided a way of salvation through Noah, pointing to the ultimate salvation through Christ. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_covenant_relationship.htm">Living in Covenant Relationship</a> As recipients of God's promises, we are called to live in a way that reflects His character, showing faithfulness, mercy, and stewardship in our daily lives.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - And I will remember (cf. <a href="/genesis/8-1.htm">Genesis 8:1</a>). An anthropomorphism introduced to remind man that God is ever faithful to his covenant engagements (Calvin). "God is said to remember, because he maketh us to know and to remember" (Chrysostom). My covenant (vide on ver. 11), which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood - hayah with le - to become (cf. <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>); literally, shall no more be (i.e. grow) to a flood; or, "and there shell no more be the waters to the extent of a flood " - to destroy all flesh. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/9-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I will remember וְזָכַרְתִּ֣י (wə·zā·ḵar·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male My covenant בְּרִיתִ֗י (bə·rî·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant between Me and you בֵּינִי֙ (bê·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every living חַיָּ֖ה (ḥay·yāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life creatures: נֶ֥פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Never וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no again ע֤וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more will the waters הַמַּ֙יִם֙ (ham·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> Water, juice, urine, semen become יִֽהְיֶ֨ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a flood לְמַבּ֔וּל (lə·mab·būl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3999.htm">Strong's 3999: </a> Flood -- a deluge to destroy לְשַׁחֵ֖ת (lə·ša·ḥêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> Perhaps to go to ruin all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every life. בָּשָֽׂר׃ (bā·śār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/9-15.htm">OT Law: Genesis 9:15 And I will remember my covenant which (Gen. 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