But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee.
But I will make a covenant with you. You will go into the ark along with your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives.
God is promising to make a special agreement with Noah and save his entire family from the coming flood.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, God had observed the rampant wickedness and violence among humanity after the population had grown, leading Him to decide on a worldwide flood as judgment. He selected Noah, described as a righteous man in his generation, to build an ark and preserve his family from this destruction. This verse captures God's direct promise to Noah to establish a covenant, ensuring safety for him and his household inside the ark.
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