Genesis 9:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And whenever I bring clouds over the earth, you will see the rainbow in the clouds.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that whenever storm clouds appear, He will display His rainbow as a visible reminder of His covenant.

📚 Historical Context

After the global flood described in Genesis, God made a covenant with Noah and all living creatures as a way to restore and secure the future of humanity and the earth. In this covenant, God promised never to destroy the world with a flood again, marking a new era of mercy and divine restraint. The rainbow was specifically given as a visible sign in the clouds to remind both God and humanity of this enduring promise.

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