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Genesis 9:17

Genesis 9:17
And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And God said to Noah, this is the token of the covenant,.... Which is repeated for the greater confirmation and certainty of it, since the fears of men would be apt to run very high, especially while…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 9:8-17

- XXIX. The Covenant with Noah 13. קשׁת qeshet, “bow; related: be bent.” 14. ענן ‛ānan, “cover, cast over; noun: cloud.” The covenant made with Noah Gen 6:18 is now formally confirmed. The purpose…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

This is the token - אות oth, The Divine sign or portent: The bow shall be in the cloud. For the reasons above specified it must be there, when the circumstances already mentioned occur; if therefore…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 9:12-17

Articles of agreement among men are usually sealed, that the covenants may be the more solemn, and the performances of the covenants the more sure, to mutual satisfaction. God therefore, being willing…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

This is the token, &c. This verse, according to the style of P, reiterates the substance of 11 13.