Genesis 9:8
“And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying,”
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Read in Genesis 9Meaning
God now speaks directly to Noah and his sons as the covenant section of the chapter begins.
Read carefully
The covenant language that follows must be read across the whole section, not reconstructed from one verse in isolation.
Reflection
The initiative for the covenant comes from God, who addresses the survivors before they can secure the future for themselves.