प्रकाश (जगत का)

God's post-flood covenant with Noah and all creation, promising never again to destroy the earth with a flood. Genesis 9:8-17 records God establishing the rainbow as the covenant sign: 'Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.' This universal covenant encompasses all humanity and all living creatures — the broadest covenant in Scripture. It includes provisions for human governance (Genesis 9:5-6) and the stewardship of creation. The Noahic covenant reveals God's commitment to preserve the created order until his redemptive purposes are complete. Second Peter 3:5-7 notes that the next judgment will be by fire, not water.