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Genesis 8:15

What does Genesis 8:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 8:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 8:15 means

After more than a year inside the ark, God spoke directly to Noah once again. This renewed communication signifies that the long period of waiting and judgment was definitively over, and a new phase was about to begin. God's speaking underscores His sovereignty and His active involvement in every step of the post-flood restoration. This divine instruction validates Noah's patient waiting and provides the authoritative command for the next course of action, relieving Noah of the burden of deciding when to disembark on his own.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And God spake unto Noah, saying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And God spake unto Noah, saying,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And God spake unto Noah, saying,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And God said to Noah,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And God speaketh unto Noah, saying, `Go out from the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons' wives with thee;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And God spoke to Noe, saying:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

AndGod spoke to Noah, saying,

Context

This verse marks a crucial transition from Noah's observations and actions to God's direct command, following the definitive statement of the earth's dryness in verse 14. After a long period of silence from God during the flood and its recession, this renewed divine communication initiates the next major phase of the post-flood narrative, authorizing the release from the ark and establishing God's continued guidance.

v.14And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dry.

v.15This passage

v.16Go forth from the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons’ wives with thee.

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