The Noahic Covenant: The Everlasting Covenant

Everlasting Covenant The “everlasting covenant” referred to Isaiah 24:5 is interpreted by numerous theologians as the universal covenant made between God and man at creation or as Noahic covenant after the flood. Some believe the text is referring to Israel, and others believe it is in reference to the Mosaic covenant between God and Israel. Every one of these ideas although appealing runs into problems. For instance, the universal covenant sounds great in theory, but there is no record of it in Scripture. By all appearances, the Noahic covenant is a good choice, because it is universal, but doesn’t appear to be linked to the context of this chapter. Furthermore, Isaiah 54:9 specifically refers to the Noahic covenant, which seems to be different than the “everlasting covenant” of Isaiah 24, which obviously can be destroyed by man and if broken a curse occurs. The wording of Isaiah 24:5 implies the Mosaic covenant is suggested here. But, the Mosaic covenant isn’t exclusively mentioned in this verse and it doesn’t fit right within the context of this chapter. Despite, the continual sin Israel can deliver a universal judgment, other

The context in this chapter refers to the whole earth violating the Noahic covenant, which is called the “everlasting covenant” (Gen. 9:16), which was highlighted to demonstrate the serious ramifications if it was disobeyed. Simultaneously, Israel and Judah are included in the universal judgment that occurs in these chapters. Isaiah appears to have directed this at Judah and Israel violations of the Mosaic covenant especially against all the bloodshed that was occurring, that can be looked at as an extension of the Noahic covenant (which is called the “everlasting covenant” and extends to all people of the earth) which a number of nations broke through the sin of murder, slave trade, disrespect of human life,