In speaking about his abiding mercies for his people, God said: “Just as I have sworn that the waters of Noah shall no more pass over the earth, so I have sworn that I will not become indignant toward you nor rebuke you. ”
Rääkides sellest, et tema halastus oma rahva vastu ei lõppe, ütles Jumal: „See on mul nagu Noa päevil, kui ma vandusin, et Noa veed enam ei ujuta maad: nõnda ma vannun, et ma ei ole sinule vihane ega sõitle sind! ”