Covenant Between God and Humanity

Genesis 9:8-17

“Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him: 'As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you. I will establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood.'”

Exodus 19:5-6

“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”

Quran 7:172 (primordial covenant)

“And remember when your Lord drew forth from the children of Adam their descendants and made them testify concerning themselves, saying, 'Am I not your Lord?' They said, 'Yes, we testify.' This is lest you say on the Day of Judgment, 'We were unaware of this.'”

Avesta (Ahura Mazda's compact with humanity)

“Ahura Mazda makes a covenant with humanity: follow the path of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds, and you shall attain eternal happiness in the Infinite Light. Transgress these laws and suffer darkness eternal.”

Guru Granth Sahib (covenant with God)

“God enters into covenant with the soul: 'Remember Me always, serve the Guru, and live in the name. I shall sustain you and grant you liberation from the cycle of birth and death.'”

Bahá'í covenant writings

“The Founder of the Bahá'í Faith established a Covenant with His followers, binding them to His successor. Through this Covenant, unity and continuity of the Faith are preserved, and His original vision is protected.”