unfoldingWord_en_tn/gen/09/08.md

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  • Then God spoke to Noah and to his sons with him - God was already speaking to them. This phrase marks a change in what God was going to speak about. It can also be translated as "God continued speaking to Noah and his sons" or "Then God went on to say."
  • As for me - This phrase is used in English to mark the change from God talking about what Noah and his sons must do to talking about what God would do.
  • I am going to establish my covenant with you - This can be translated as “I will make a solemn promise to you." In this covenant, God made a promise, but he did not require Noah to do anything.