KJV ORIGINAL
And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God said, 'This is the sign of the promise I am making between myself and you and every living creature that is with you, for all generations forever:'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is establishing a permanent sign of His promise that will last for all people and creatures throughout history.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after the great flood when Noah and his family were the only humans left alive. God had just destroyed the earth with water because of widespread wickedness, but saved Noah's family and representatives of all animal species in the ark. Now God is making a covenant (sacred promise) with Noah and all living things that He will never again destroy the earth by flood.
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