How does rainbow develop through the rest of Scripture?

The bow of Genesis 9 reappears around God's throne (Ezekiel 1:28) and encircles the throne in heaven (Revelation 4:3), keeping God's covenant faithfulness in view from creation to consummation.

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Rainbow?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention rainbow?

The Bible first mentions rainbow in Genesis 9:13, using the original word qeshet (קשת). 'I do set my bow in the cloud' makes the rainbow the first covenant sign—a visible token of God's promise never again to destroy the earth by flood.

The Bible first mentions rainbow in Genesis 9:13, from the original word qeshet (קשת). 'I do set my bow in the cloud' makes the rainbow the first covenant sign—a visible token of God's promise never again to destroy the earth by flood.

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The first covenant sign is a war-bow hung up in the sky—a pledge of peace.

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