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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And God said to Noah, this is the token of the covenant,.... Which is repeated for the greater confirmation and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 9:8-17
- XXIX. The Covenant with Noah 13. קשׁת qeshet, “bow; related: be bent.” 14. ענן ‛ānan, “cover, cast over; noun:…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
This is the token - אות oth, The Divine sign or portent: The bow shall be in the cloud. For the reasons above specified…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 9:12-17
Articles of agreement among men are usually sealed, that the covenants may be the more solemn, and the performances of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
This is the token, &c. This verse, according to the style of P, reiterates the substance of 11 13.