Genesis 9:11

Genesis 9:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”

King James Version KJV

And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

American Standard Version ASV

And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of the flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And I will make my agreement with you; never again will all flesh be cut off by the waters; never again will the waters come over all the earth for its destruction.

Free Bible Version FBV

In my agreement I'm promising you that I won't ever again destroy all life by means of a flood—there won't be a destructive flood like this again.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And my couenant will I establish with you, that from henceforth all flesh shall not be rooted out by ye waters of the flood, neither shall there be a flood to destroy the earth any more.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I have established My covenant with you, and all flesh is not any more cut off by waters of a deluge, and there is not any more a deluge to destroy the earth.'

World English Bible WEB

I will establish my covenant with you: All flesh will not be cut off any more by the waters of the flood. There will never again be a flood to destroy the earth.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

I will establish my covenant with you, and all flesh shall be no more destroyed with the waters of a flood, neither shall there be from henceforth a flood to waste the earth.

Translation for Translators T4T

This is the promise that I am making to you: I will never again destroy all living creatures by a flood, or destroy everything else on the earth by a flood.”

Plain English Version PEV

I promise that there will never again be a real big flood of water that will finish up everything on the earth. There will never again be a big flood that kills all the people and animals.”

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Genesis 9:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/הֲקִמֹתִ֤י אֶת בְּרִיתִ/י֙ אִתְּ/כֶ֔ם וְ/לֹֽא יִכָּרֵ֧ת כָּל בָּשָׂ֛ר ע֖וֹד מִ/מֵּ֣י הַ/מַּבּ֑וּל וְ/לֹֽא יִהְיֶ֥ה ע֛וֹד מַבּ֖וּל לְ/שַׁחֵ֥ת הָ/אָֽרֶץ

וַ/הֲקִמֹתִ֤י qûwm H6965 -kamai Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

בְּרִיתִ/י֙ bᵉrîyth H1285 covenant N-fs | Suff

אִתְּ/כֶ֔ם ʼêth H854 with Prep | Suff

וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part

יִכָּרֵ֧ת kârath H3772 to cut V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

בָּשָׂ֛ר bâsâr H1320 flesh N-ms

ע֖וֹד ʻôwd H5750 still Adv

מִ/מֵּ֣י mayim H4325 Water (Gate) Prep | N-mp

הַ/מַּבּ֑וּל mabbûwl H3999 flood Art | N-ms

וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part

יִהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

ע֛וֹד ʻôwd H5750 still Adv

מַבּ֖וּל mabbûwl H3999 flood N-ms

לְ/שַׁחֵ֥ת shâchath H7843 to ruin Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

הָ/אָֽרֶץ ʼerets H776 land Art | N-cs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 9:11

וַ/הֲקִמֹתִ֤י qûwm H6965 "-kamai" Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs

Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.

Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai

Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

בְּרִיתִ/י֙ bᵉrîyth H1285 "covenant" N-fs | Suff

A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.

Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation

Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.

אִתְּ/כֶ֔ם ʼêth H854 "with" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.

Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)

Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.

וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

יִכָּרֵ֧ת kârath H3772 "to cut" V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to cut or destroy something, but it also has a special meaning related to making a covenant or agreement. In Genesis 15:18, God makes a covenant with Abram, symbolized by cutting animals in half, showing the seriousness of the promise. This word is used to describe important agreements and alliances.

Definition: : cut/fell 1) to cut, cut off, cut down, cut off a body part, cut out, eliminate, kill, cut a covenant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a1a) to cut off a body part, behead 1a2) to cut down 1a3) to hew 1a4) to cut or make a covenant 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off 1b2) to be cut down 1b3) to be chewed 1b4) to be cut off, fail 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be cut off 1c2) to be cut down 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cut off 1d2) to cut off, destroy 1d3) to cut down, destroy 1d4) to take away 1d5) to permit to perish 1e) (Hophal) cut off

Usage: Occurs in 280 OT verses. KJV: be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. See also: Genesis 9:11; 1 Samuel 24:6; Psalms 12:4.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

בָּשָׂ֛ר bâsâr H1320 "flesh" N-ms

The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.

Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)

Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.

ע֖וֹד ʻôwd H5750 "still" Adv

The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.

Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)

Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.

מִ/מֵּ֣י mayim H4325 "Water (Gate)" Prep | N-mp

This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.

Definition: This name means water, refreshment

Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.

הַ/מַּבּ֑וּל mabbûwl H3999 "flood" Art | N-ms

The Hebrew word for a massive flood, like the one in Noah's time that covered the entire earth in water. It appears in the story of Noah's Ark in Genesis. This flood lasted about a year.

Definition: 1) flood, deluge. 1a) Noah's flood that submerged the entire planet earth under water for about a year

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: flood. See also: Genesis 6:17; Genesis 9:15; Psalms 29:10.

וְ/לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

יִהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

ע֛וֹד ʻôwd H5750 "still" Adv

The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.

מַבּ֖וּל mabbûwl H3999 "flood" N-ms

The Hebrew word for a massive flood, like the one in Noah's time that covered the entire earth in water. It appears in the story of Noah's Ark in Genesis. This flood lasted about a year.

Definition: 1) flood, deluge. 1a) Noah's flood that submerged the entire planet earth under water for about a year

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: flood. See also: Genesis 6:17; Genesis 9:15; Psalms 29:10.

לְ/שַׁחֵ֥ת shâchath H7843 "to ruin" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

This verb means to ruin or destroy something, and it is used in various forms throughout the Bible to describe corruption and decay.

Definition: 1) to destroy, corrupt, go to ruin, decay 1a) (Niphal) to be marred, be spoiled, be corrupted, be corrupt, be injured, be ruined, be rotted 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spoil, ruin 1b2) to pervert, corrupt, deal corruptly (morally) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to spoil, ruin, destroy 1c2) to pervert, corrupt (morally) 1c3) destroyer (participle) 1d) (Hophal) spoiled, ruined (participle) Aramaic equivalent: she.chat (שְׁחַת "to corrupt" H7844)

Usage: Occurs in 136 OT verses. KJV: batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, spill, spoiler, [idiom] utterly, waste(-r). See also: Genesis 6:11; Psalms 14:1; Psalms 53:2.

הָ/אָֽרֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Art | N-cs

The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.

Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

Study Notes — Genesis 9:11

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Context
Cross References
Genesis 9:11 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 9:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 9:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 9:11
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 9:11
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 9:11
Sermons on Genesis 9:11

Context — The Covenant of the Rainbow

9“Behold, I now establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you, 10and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth—every living thing that came out of the ark.

11And I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”

12And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between Me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: 13I have set My rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Isaiah 54:9	“For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you.
2	Genesis 8:21–22	When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.”
3	Genesis 7:21–23	And every living thing that moved upon the earth perished—birds, livestock, animals, every creature that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind. Of all that was on dry land, everything that had the breath of life in its nostrils died. And every living thing on the face of the earth was destroyed—man and livestock, crawling creatures and birds of the air; they were blotted out from the earth, and only Noah and those with him in the ark remained.
4	2 Peter 3:7	And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
5	2 Peter 3:11	Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness

Genesis 9:11 Summary

[Genesis 9:11 is a promise from God that He will never again destroy the earth with a flood, which shows His love and care for all living things. This promise is part of a bigger covenant, or agreement, that God made with Noah and all of creation, as seen in Genesis 9:9-10. Just like God kept His promise to Noah, we can trust that He will keep His promises to us, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9. This promise brings us comfort and reminds us of God's faithfulness, and encourages us to trust in His goodness and love.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the covenant that God is establishing in Genesis 9:11?

The covenant in Genesis 9:11 is a promise from God that He will never again destroy the earth with a flood, as seen in Genesis 9:11, and is a unilateral covenant made by God with all living creatures, as mentioned in Genesis 9:9-10 and reaffirmed in Genesis 9:12-13.

Is the covenant in Genesis 9:11 only with humans or with all living creatures?

According to Genesis 9:9-10, the covenant is with humans and every living creature that came out of the ark, including birds, livestock, and every beast of the earth, demonstrating God's care for all of creation.

How can we be sure that God will keep His promise in Genesis 9:11?

We can trust God to keep His promises because of His faithful character, as seen in Genesis 9:11 and other scriptures like Deuteronomy 7:9, which reminds us that God is a promise-keeping God.

What is the significance of the statement 'never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood'?

This statement in Genesis 9:11 highlights God's mercy and grace in sparing humanity and creation from total destruction, and points to His future plans for redemption, as seen in Isaiah 54:9-10, where God compares His covenant with Noah to His covenant with His people.

Reflection Questions

What does God's promise in Genesis 9:11 reveal about His character and heart towards creation?
How does the certainty of God's promise in Genesis 9:11 impact my trust in Him during difficult times?
In what ways can I reflect God's heart of mercy and grace, as seen in Genesis 9:11, in my interactions with others and the world around me?
What does the concept of a covenant mean to me, and how can I apply the principles of God's covenant with Noah to my own relationship with God?

Gill's Exposition on Genesis 9:11

And I will establish my covenant with you,.... This is repeated to denote the certainty of it, as well as to lead on to the particulars of it: neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 9:11

And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 9:11

i.e. A universal deluge; for particular inundations there have been, whereby towns and countries have been overwhelmed with all their inhabitants.

Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 9:11

Genesis 9:11 And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.Ver. 11. Neither shall all flesh be cut off.]

Cambridge Bible on Genesis 9:11

11. a flood to destroy the earth] The promise here given, that there shall never more be a flood, is appealed to by the prophet in Isaiah 54:9-10, “for this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee … for the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.”

Sermons on Genesis 9:11

	Sermon	Description
	When the Godly Fall by Keith Daniel	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on James 4, emphasizing the urgency of getting right with God. He appeals to the listeners to take action immediately and not delay. He shares
	(Genesis) Genesis 8:20-22 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the evil nature of man's heart from a young age. He mentions how youth today have rebelled and their imaginations have turned towards evil. T
	(Genesis #9) God in Covenant by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God wants to communicate His word to us and desires our comfort and service. The preacher highlights the covenant God made with all cre
	(The Church in the Last Days) 14 - Destruction of the Babylon by Milton Green	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of receiving revelation from the Word of God and being willing to challenge old traditions and wrong teachings. The audience i
	Of the Faithfulness of God. by John Gill	John Gill emphasizes the faithfulness of God as an essential attribute that defines His nature, asserting that without faithfulness, God would not be God. He illustrates this by re
	A Message for the Nations by Art Katz	Art Katz delivers a powerful message emphasizing that the nations of the world often disregard God's sovereignty and purpose, choosing instead to define their own destinies. He arg
	God's Covenant With Man by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events described in the book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the sounding of the trumpets. He describes the darkening of the sun,