# General Information:

God continues speaking to Noah and his sons.

# I hereby confirm my covenant with you

"By saying this, I make my covenant with you." See how similar words are translated in [Genesis 6:18](../06/18.md).

# all flesh

Possible meanings for what "all flesh" represents are 1) all human beings or 2) all physical beings, including humans and animal. See how this is translated in [Genesis 6:12](../06/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche]])

# Never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth

"There will never again be a flood that destroys the earth." There would be floods, but they would not destroy the whole earth.