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# General Information:
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God continues speaking to Noah and his sons.
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# I hereby confirm my covenant with you
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"By saying this, I make my covenant with you." See how similar words are translated in [Genesis 6:18 ](../06/18.md ).
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# all flesh
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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]])
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# Never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth
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"There will never again be a flood that destroys the earth." There would be floods, but they would not destroy the whole earth.
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# sign
This means a reminder of something that was promised.
# covenant ... for all future generations
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The covenant applies to Noah and his family and also to all generations that follow.