8 Then God told Noah and his sons who were there with him, 9 "Listen, I’m making my agreement with you and your descendants, 10 and with all the animals around you—the birds, the livestock, and all the wild animals of the earth—every animal that accompanied you on the ark. 11 In my agreement I’m promising you that I won’t ever again destroy all life by means of a flood—there won’t be a destructive flood like this again."

12 Then God said, "I’m going to give you a sign to confirm the agreement I’m making between me and you and all living creatures, an agreement that will last for all generations. 13 I’ve placed my rainbow in the clouds, and this will be the sign of my agreement with you and with all life on earth.