And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out of the ark, to every beast of the earth.
And with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every wild animal on earth that came out of the ark with you, yes, every animal on earth.
God is including every single animal and creature on earth in His covenant promise, showing His care extends to all living things.
📚 Historical Context
After the global flood that God sent as judgment for human wickedness, Noah and his family, along with all the animals that had been preserved on the ark, emerged to repopulate the earth. In Genesis 9, God establishes a covenant of peace, promising never to destroy the world with a flood again, and this promise extends to every living creature that survived. This verse specifically highlights the inclusion of birds, livestock, and wild animals in this divine agreement, emphasizing God's care for all creation.
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