Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  4000 Creation  »  4800 Natural and supernatural phenomena  »  4845 rainbow

An arch of colours in the sky, formed by the sun's rays passing through raindrops. It was the sign of God's covenant with Noah, established in the aftermath of the great flood.

The rainbow as a sign of God's covenant with Noah

Genesis 9:12-17

The rainbow as a sign of God's glory

Ezekiel 1:28; Revelation 4:3; Revelation 10:1

See also

1045  God, glory of
1347  covenant with Noah
1670  symbols
4807  colours
4844  rain
5106  Noah
7227  flood, the