Genesis 9:1
The Scripture
(1) And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 9, God commands Noah to build an ark and enter it with his family as the floodwaters rise, saving them from destruction. After the waters recede, God makes a covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy the earth by flood, and the rainbow is set as a sign of this promise. The chapter emphasizes God's faithfulness and the importance of obeying divine commands.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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