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Genesis 9:13 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Genesis 9

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"I set my rainbow in the cloud, and it will be a sign of a covenant between me and the earth."

KJV · King James Version

"I do set5414 my bow7198 in the cloud6051, and it shall be for a token226 of a covenant1285 between me and the earth776."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses bow, shall, for, token, while the WEB renders these as rainbow, will, sign. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Genesis 9:13 in Genesis 9

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Genesis 9:13 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Genesis 9. Read the full chapter →

v.11 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.”
v.12 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:
v.13 I set my rainbow in the cloud, and it will be a sign of a covenant between me and the earth.
v.14 When I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow will be seen in the cloud,
v.15 and I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh, and the waters will no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.

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About the Book of Genesis

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Law (Pentateuch)
Author: Moses (traditional)
Date written: c. 1446–1406 BC
Audience: Israel during the wilderness wandering
Chapters: 50

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, nations, languages, and the covenant family of Abraham. It traces God's plan from creation through the call of Abraham, the lives of Isaac and Jacob, and the descent of Israel into Egypt under Joseph. The book frames every later biblical promise: that through Abraham's seed all peoples on earth would be blessed.

Setting: Written during the Exodus generation; covers events from creation to the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).

Key themes: creation · covenant · promise · family · sovereignty

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How to memorise Genesis 9:13

Genesis 9:13 contains 21 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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I set my rainbow in the cloud

ISMRIT
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and it will be a sign of a covenant between me and the earth.

AIWBAS

Frequently asked

FAQ about Genesis 9:13

What does Genesis 9:13 say?

Genesis 9:13 reads: "I set my rainbow in the cloud, and it will be a sign of a covenant between me and the earth." — from the Old Testament, Genesis (Law (Pentateuch)). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Genesis 9:13 in?

Genesis 9:13 is in the book of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional) and written around c. 1446–1406 BC. Genesis is law (pentateuch) in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Israel during the wilderness wandering. Best known for creation, the fall, Noah's flood, and the call of Abraham.

What is Genesis 9:13 about?

Genesis 9:13 is primarily a Bible verse about Hope. Within Genesis, Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, nations, languages, and the covenant family of Abraham. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Genesis 9:13 in WEB and KJV?

Genesis 9:13 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "I set my rainbow in the cloud, and it will be a sign of a covenant between me and the earth.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "I do set5414 my bow7198 in the cloud6051, and it shall be for a token226 of a covenant1285 between me and the earth776.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Genesis 9:13?

Genesis 9:13 is 21 words in the WEB translation (92 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Genesis 9:13?

To memorise Genesis 9:13, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Genesis 9:13 matter in Genesis?

How can I apply Genesis 9:13 today?

Many readers use Genesis 9:13 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Genesis 9:13 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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