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Genesis 8:14

What does Genesis 8:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 8:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 8:14 means

This verse gives the final, definitive timestamp for when the earth was completely dry, suitable for full re-habitation. The total period from the beginning of the flood to the earth's complete dryness spans roughly one year and eleven days, underscoring the immense duration and scale of the divine judgment and the subsequent restoration. This final confirmation of a fully dry earth sets the immediate stage for God's command to Noah and all living creatures to leave the ark and begin a new chapter of life.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dry.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dried.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dry.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And on the twenty-seventh day of the second month the earth was dry.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And in the second month, in the seven and twentieth day of the month, the earth hath become dry.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In the second month, the seven and twentieth day of the month, the earth was dried.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And in the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was dry.

Context

Following Noah's initial observation of dry land in verse 13, this verse provides the ultimate confirmation of the earth's complete dryness and readiness. It marks the conclusion of the entire drying process, chronologically tying up the narrative of the flood's abatement. This definitive statement prepares the reader for God's direct address to Noah, signaling the end of their confinement in the ark.

v.13And it came to pass in the six hundred and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dried.

v.14This passage

v.15And God spake unto Noah, saying,

Cross references

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

  • Genesis 7:13

    In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah’s wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;

  • Genesis 7:11

    In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.

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