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Genesis 8:10

What does Genesis 8:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 8:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 8:10 means

Noah, demonstrating remarkable patience, waited another seven days before sending out the dove again. This waiting period suggests a deliberate and prayerful approach, trusting in God's timing and the natural progression of the earth drying out. The repetition of the seven-day interval implies a pattern of hopeful expectation and careful observation, rather than impulsive action. Noah's perseverance is a testament to his faith amidst the isolation and uncertainty of the ark.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And after waiting another seven days, he sent the dove out again;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he stayeth yet other seven days, and addeth to send forth the dove from the ark;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And having waited yet seven other days, he again sent forth the dove out of the ark.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he waited yet other seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark.

Context

Following the dove's unsuccessful first flight (verse 9), this verse highlights Noah's continued patience and systematic approach. The "other seven days" waiting period emphasizes the careful observation and deliberate decision-making involved in assessing the earth’s conditions. This repetitive action of sending out the dove sets up the next crucial piece of evidence Noah will receive about the receding waters.

v.9but the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him to the ark; for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: and he put forth his hand, and took her, and brought her in unto him into the ark.

v.10This passage

v.11and the dove came in to him at eventide; and, lo, in her mouth an olive-leaf plucked off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 7:4

    For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living thing that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the ground.

  • Isaiah 8:17

    And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

  • Isaiah 26:8

    Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Jehovah, have we waited for thee; to thy name, even to thy memorial name, is the desire of our soul.

  • Psalms 40:1

    I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

  • Genesis 8:12

    And he stayed yet other seven days, and sent forth the dove; and she returned not again unto him any more.

  • Romans 8:25

    But if we hope for that which we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

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