Genesis 9:9
Genesis 9 :9
I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you.
— NIV
Context
God's covenant with Noah after the flood, promising never again to destroy the earth with water.
Genesis 9:9
The Noahic Covenant—God’s universal covenant with all humanity and creation after the Great Flood.
The Rainbow Covenant
Following the flood, God establishes this covenant not just with Noah but with “all life on earth.” The rainbow becomes its sign—a promise that God will never again destroy the earth with water. This is considered the first universal covenant, applying to all of humanity.