New International VersionI establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
New Living TranslationYes, I am confirming my covenant with you. Never again will floodwaters kill all living creatures; never again will a flood destroy the earth.”
English Standard VersionI establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
Berean Standard BibleAnd I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
King James BibleAnd I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
New King James VersionThus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
New American Standard BibleI establish My covenant with you; and all flesh shall never again be eliminated by the waters of a flood, nor shall there again be a flood to destroy the earth.”
NASB 1995“I establish My covenant with you; and all flesh shall never again be cut off by the water of the flood, neither shall there again be a flood to destroy the earth.”
NASB 1977“And I establish My covenant with you; and all flesh shall never again be cut off by the water of the flood, neither shall there again be a flood to destroy the earth.”
Legacy Standard BibleIndeed I establish My covenant with you; and all flesh shall never again be cut off by the water of the flood, and there shall never again be a flood to destroy the earth.”
Amplified BibleI will establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the water of a flood, nor shall there ever again be a flood to destroy and ruin the earth.”
Christian Standard BibleI establish my covenant with you that never again will every creature be wiped out by floodwaters; there will never again be a flood to destroy the earth.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleI confirm My covenant with you that never again will every creature be wiped out by the waters of a flood; there will never again be a flood to destroy the earth.”
American Standard VersionAnd I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of the flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
Contemporary English VersionI promise every living creature that the earth and those living on it will never again be destroyed by a flood.
English Revised VersionAnd I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of the flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationI am making my promise to you. Never again will all life be killed by floodwaters. Never again will there be a flood that destroys the earth."
Good News TranslationWith these words I make my covenant with you: I promise that never again will all living beings be destroyed by a flood; never again will a flood destroy the earth.
International Standard VersionI will establish my covenant with you: No living beings will ever be cut off again by flood waters, and there will never again be a flood that destroys the earth."
NET BibleI confirm my covenant with you: Never again will all living things be wiped out by the waters of a flood; never again will a flood destroy the earth."
New Heart English BibleI will establish my covenant with you; and all flesh will never again be cut off by the waters of the flood, neither will there ever again be a flood to destroy the earth."
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
World English BibleI will establish my covenant with you: All flesh will not be cut off any more by the waters of the flood. There will never again be a flood to destroy the earth.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have established My covenant with you, and all flesh is not cut off anymore by waters of a flood, and there is not a flood to destroy the earth anymore.”
Young's Literal Translation And I have established My covenant with you, and all flesh is not any more cut off by waters of a deluge, and there is not any more a deluge to destroy the earth.'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd I established my covenant with you; and all flesh shall not be dissipated any more by the waters of a flood and there shall not be any more a flood to destroy the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will establish my covenant with you, and all flesh shall be no more destroyed with the waters of a flood, neither shall there be from henceforth a flood to waste the earth.
Catholic Public Domain VersionI will establish my covenant with you, and no longer will all that is flesh be put to death by the waters of a great flood, and, henceforth, there will not be a great flood to utterly destroy the earth.”
New American BibleI will establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all creatures be destroyed by the waters of a flood; there shall not be another flood to devastate the earth.
New Revised Standard VersionI establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will establish my covenant with you; so that never again shall all flesh perish by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd I shall establish my covenant with you, and all flesh shall not end again by the waters of a flood, and there shall not be a flood again to destroy the Earth.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will establish My covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of the flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.'
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd I will establish my covenant with you and all flesh shall not any more die by the water of the flood, and there shall no more be a flood of water to destroy all the earth.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Covenant of the Rainbow… 10and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth—every living thing that came out of the ark. 11And I establishMy covenantwith you:Neveragainwill alllifebe cut offby the watersof a flood;neveragainwill there bea floodto destroythe earth.”12And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between Me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come:…
Cross References Genesis 8:21-22When 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.”
Isaiah 54:9-10“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.
2 Peter 3:6-7through which the world of that time perished in the flood. / And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
Revelation 4:3The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.
Psalm 104:9You set a boundary they cannot cross, that they may never again cover the earth.
Jeremiah 33:20-21“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Matthew 24:37-39As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Luke 17:26-27Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all.
Job 38:8-11Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ...
Isaiah 24:5-6The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. / Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive.
Hosea 2:18On 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.
Romans 1:20For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.
Revelation 10:1Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire.
Psalm 89:34-37I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. / Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— / his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, ...
Treasury of Scripture And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth. And I. Genesis 8:21,22 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heartis evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done… Isaiah 54:9 For thisis as the waters of Noah unto me: foras I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee. neither shall all. Genesis 7:21-23 And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man: … Genesis 8:21,22 And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heartis evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done… 2 Peter 3:7,11 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men… Jump to Previous AgreementCovenantCutDelugeDestroyEarthEstablishEstablishedFleshFloodLifeWaterWatersJump to Next AgreementCovenantCutDelugeDestroyEarthEstablishEstablishedFleshFloodLifeWaterWatersGenesis 9 1.God blesses Noah and his sons, and grants them flesh for food.4.Blood and murder are forbidden.8.God's covenant, of which the rainbow was constituted a pledge.18.Noah's family replenishes the world.20.Noah plants a vineyard,21.Is drunken, and mocked by his son;25.Curses Canaan;26.Blesses Shem;27.Prays for Japheth, and dies.And I establish My covenant with you:This phrase marks the introduction of a divine promise, a covenant, which is a solemn agreement initiated by God. In biblical context, covenants are significant as they outline the relationship between God and humanity. This particular covenant is made with Noah and his descendants, symbolizing a new beginning after the flood. It reflects God's grace and commitment to humanity despite human sinfulness. The concept of covenant is foundational in Scripture, seen in God's covenants with Abraham, Moses, and David, and ultimately fulfilled in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood:
This part of the verse reassures that the catastrophic flood, which was a divine judgment on human wickedness, will not be repeated. It highlights God's mercy and the stability of creation post-flood. The flood narrative is a type of baptism, symbolizing death to sin and a new life. Theologically, it points to the finality of God's judgment and the hope of redemption. The promise is universal, extending to all living creatures, emphasizing God's care for all creation. Never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth:
This reiteration underscores the certainty and seriousness of God's promise. It provides assurance of the earth's preservation, allowing for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through history. Theologically, it foreshadows the ultimate restoration of creation, as seen in prophecies likeIsaiah 65:17 andRevelation 21:1, where a new heaven and earth are promised. This covenant is a precursor to the eschatological hope found in the New Testament, where the final judgment will not be by water but by fire, as mentioned in2 Peter 3:7. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe divine being who establishes the covenant with Noah and all living creatures. 2. NoahThe righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood and repopulate the earth. 3. The FloodA cataclysmic event where God judged the earth by covering it with water, sparing only Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark. 4. The CovenantA divine promise made by God to Noah and all future generations that He will never again destroy the earth with a flood. 5. The EarthThe planet that was judged by God through the flood and is now the subject of His covenant promise. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessThe covenant with Noah is a testament to God's faithfulness. He keeps His promises, and the rainbow serves as a continual reminder of His mercy. Judgment and MercyWhile the flood was a severe judgment, the covenant highlights God's mercy and His desire to preserve life. This balance is seen throughout Scripture. Covenant RelationshipGod's covenant with Noah is an early example of His desire for a relationship with humanity, setting a pattern for future covenants. Environmental StewardshipAs recipients of God's promise to preserve the earth, we are called to be stewards of creation, caring for the world God has entrusted to us. Hope in God's PromisesJust as God promised never to flood the earth again, we can trust His promises in our lives, finding hope and assurance in His word. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Genesis 9:11?
2.How does Genesis 9:11 demonstrate God's covenant faithfulness to humanity and creation?
3.What is the significance of "never again will all life be destroyed"?
4.How does Genesis 9:11 connect to God's promises in Genesis 8:21-22?
5.How can we trust God's promises in our daily lives, like in Genesis 9:11?
6.What actions can we take to honor God's covenant in Genesis 9:11 today?
7.How does Genesis 9:11 support the belief in God's covenant with humanity?
8.What evidence exists for a historical global flood as described in Genesis 9:11?
9.How does Genesis 9:11 influence the understanding of divine promises in Christianity?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 9?
11.If God vowed never again to flood the whole Earth, why do devastating floods still occur (Genesis 9:11)?
12.Does the boundary “that the waters might not again cover the earth” (Psalm 104:9) conflict with evidence of sea-level changes over time?
13.What constitutes the Noahide Laws?
14.Does God care about my well-being?What Does Genesis 9:11 Mean And I establish My covenant with you• God Himself initiates this promise, underscoring that the covenant is unilateral and rests on His faithfulness, not human performance (Genesis 6:18;Genesis 9:12-13). • “I establish” signals permanence; nothing in heaven or on earth can annul what God sets in place (Jeremiah 33:20-21). • “With you” includes Noah, his family, and “every living creature” (Genesis 9:15). The scope reaches all future generations, confirming God’s continuing care for all life (Isaiah 54:9-10).
Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood• The worldwide Flood ofGenesis 7:21-23 was unique, global, and catastrophic; God here promises that such a total judgment by water will not recur (2 Peter 3:5-6). • This mercy follows sacrifice (Genesis 8:20-22), showing God’s grace after righteous judgment. • Though localized floods still happen, they can never again erase “all flesh”; seasons and natural order remain dependable (Psalm 104:9;Genesis 8:22). • The rainbow, introduced in verses 12-17, visually seals this pledge whenever clouds gather.
never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth• The repetition reinforces certainty; God’s words are “sure and altogether righteous” (Psalm 19:9). • The earth will one day be judged, but by fire, not water (2 Peter 3:7, 10-12). This contrast highlights both God’s mercy now and His future justice. • The covenant reassures believers that life’s continuance rests in God’s steadfast character (Lamentations 3:22-23), encouraging trust amid natural disasters.
summaryGenesis 9:11 records God’s unilateral, everlasting covenant guaranteeing that a global, life-destroying flood will never reoccur. Rooted in God’s faithfulness, confirmed by the rainbow, and echoed throughout Scripture, this promise invites confidence in the Creator who judges righteously, shows mercy generously, and upholds the stability of the world He redeemed from the Flood. Verse 11. - And I will establish my covenant with you. Not form it for the first time, as if no such covenant had existed in antediluvian times (Knobel); but cause it to stand or permanently establish it, so that it shall no more be-in danger of being overthrown, as it recently has been. The word "my" points to a covenant already in existence, though not formally mentioned until the time of Noah ( Genesis 6:18). The promise of the woman's seed, which formed the substance of the covenant during the interval from Adam to Noah, was from Noah's time downwards to be enlarged by a specific pledge of the stability of the earth and the safety of man (cf. Genesis 8:22). Neither shall all flesh - including the human race and animal creation. Cf. כָּל־בָּשָׂר mankind (Genesis vi 12), the lower creatures ( Genesis 7:21) - be cut off any more by the waters of a flood. Literally, the flood just passed, which would no more return. Neither shall there any more be a flood (of any kind) to destroy the earth. Regions might be devastated and tribes of animals and men swept away, but never again would there be a universal destruction of the earth or of man.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And I establishוַהֲקִמֹתִ֤י(wa·hă·qi·mō·ṯî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, standMy covenantבְּרִיתִי֙(bə·rî·ṯî)Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1285:A covenantwith you:אִתְּכֶ֔ם(’it·tə·ḵem)Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 854:Nearness, near, with, by, at, amongNeverוְלֹֽא־(wə·lō-)Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, noagainע֖וֹד(‘ō·wḏ)Adverb
Strong's 5750:Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, morewill allכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everylifeבָּשָׂ֛ר(bā·śār)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1320:Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, manbe cut offיִכָּרֵ֧ת(yik·kā·rêṯ)Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3772:To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenantby the watersמִמֵּ֣י(mim·mê)Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4325:Water, juice, urine, semenof a flood;הַמַּבּ֑וּל(ham·mab·būl)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3999:Flood -- a delugeneverוְלֹֽא־(wə·lō-)Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, noagainע֛וֹד(‘ō·wḏ)Adverb
Strong's 5750:Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, morewill there beיִהְיֶ֥ה(yih·yeh)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, bea floodמַבּ֖וּל(mab·būl)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3999:Flood -- a delugeto destroyלְשַׁחֵ֥ת(lə·ša·ḥêṯ)Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7843:Perhaps to go to ruinthe earth.”הָאָֽרֶץ׃(hā·’ā·reṣ)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, land
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