KJV ORIGINAL
And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then God spoke to Noah and his sons, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is about to make an important announcement to Noah and his family after the flood.
📚 Historical Context
After the global Flood that God used to judge the wickedness of humanity, Noah and his family were the sole survivors, chosen to restart life on earth. In Genesis 9, God begins speaking directly to Noah and his sons to establish a covenant of mercy, promising never again to destroy the world with a flood. This marks a transition from divine judgment to renewal and God's ongoing relationship with mankind.
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