In Genesis 9 of the Common English Bible, the Divine Creator is named Elohim, the Strong One. The promise of Elohim was presented in Genesis 9 verse 11 stating, “I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.” Additionally Elohim offered the bow, or rainbow, as a reminder of his covenant with Noah – perhaps to impart to humanity His power and mercy concerning life on earth.
Elohim promised Noah and his family protection from the flood and ensured that they would be able to survive afterward by commanding him to take up animals also into the ark. In making this covenant with man God showed himself faithful, showing grace to Noah, a righteous
Elohim promised Noah and his family protection from the flood and ensured that they would be able to survive afterward by commanding him to take up animals also into the ark. In making this covenant with man God showed himself faithful, showing grace to Noah, a righteous