Noahic

Noahic refers to matters relating to Noah, the biblical figure in the Book of Genesis, and to the covenant and moral code traditionally attributed to him. The adjective derives from the name Noah (Hebrew Noach), used in biblical, rabbinic, and theological discussions to describe topics connected with his person, actions, or era.

In biblical narrative, Noah is described as a righteous man chosen by God to survive a divine flood that would obliterate the wicked world. After the flood, God makes a covenant with Noah and his descendants, as well as with every living creature, promising never again to destroy the earth by flood. The sign of this covenant is the rainbow in the clouds.

Noahic is commonly associated with the Noahic covenant and with a universal moral code believed to apply to all humans. In Rabbinic Judaism, this is often linked to the Noahide laws, typically enumerated as seven prohibitions: idolatry, murder, theft, sexual immorality, blasphemy, eating flesh taken from a living animal, and the obligation to establish courts of justice. The exact list and emphasis vary by source, but the concept emphasizes universal ethics beyond the specific laws given to the Israelites in the Mosaic covenant.

In theological usage, "Noahic" can describe the era, lineage, or typology connected to Noah in biblical interpretation, and it is sometimes used in interfaith discussions about universal moral principles derived from Genesis.