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# 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](../06/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/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.
# sign
This means a reminder of something that was promised.
# covenant ... for all future generations
The covenant applies to Noah and his family and also to all generations that follow.
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/covenant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/flesh]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/flood]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/generation]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sign]]