Genesis 9:8

8 God said to Noah and to his sons with him,

Genesis 9:8 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 9:8

And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him
Not only what is contained in the preceding verses, but in the subsequent ones:

saying;
as follows.

Genesis 9:8 In-Context

6 Whoever sheds human blood, by a human his blood will be shed; for in the divine image God made human beings.

7 As for you, be fertile and multiply. Populate the earth and multiply in it."

8 God said to Noah and to his sons with him,

9 "I am now setting up my covenant with you, with your descendants,

10 and with every living being with you—with the birds, with the large animals, and with all the animals of the earth, leaving the ark with you.