For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
Ver. 9. For this is as the waters of Noah.] Genesis 9:9; Genesis 9:11 .
For as I have sworn,] i.e., I have said it. God's word is as good as his oath. See the like, Exo 32:13 Genesis 12:7 .
So have I sworn.] And given thee the sacraments for thy confirmation, like as I gave him the rainbow.