GENESIS — 9:17 flesh Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32), Source Book Keys, SOURCE-OMITTEDPage(s): (See end of excerpt) GEN735 The Bible tells us that after the Flood, the blessing of fruitfulness was once more conferred upon man. This time the animals were not included in the blessing. They were, however, included in the covenant which protected them from extinction. Genesis 9:1-17 The blessing of fertility was later extended to Abraham and Sarah, SHOW FULL EXCERPT