After the Deluge, when Noah and his family came forth from the ark, Jehovah communicated to them his purpose regarding the sanctity of life and blood, and by means of the rainbow he gave the assurance that he would never again destroy all living things by a flood.
Kui Noa peale Veeuputust koos oma perekonnaga laevast välja tuli, astus Jehoova nendega ühendusse ja teatas neile oma eesmärgi elu ja vere pühaduse suhtes ning kinnitas vikerkaare läbi, et ta enam mitte iial ei hävita elusolendeid veeuputuse läbi.