Genesis 8:1 bbe — And God kept Noah in mind, and all the living things and the cattle which were with him in the ark: and God sent a wind…
Bible in Basic English
"And God kept Noah in mind, and all the living things and the cattle which were with him in the ark: and God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters went down."
“And God remembered Noah, and all the beasts, and all the cattle that were with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters assuaged; ”
And God kept Noah in mind, and all the living things and the cattle which were with him in the ark: and God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters went down.
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And the fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven were shut, and the rain from heaven was stopped.
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And the waters went slowly back from the earth, and at the end of a hundred and fifty days the waters were lower.
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And on the seventeenth day of the seventh month the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.
Genesis 8:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 8:1 say?
Genesis 8:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And God kept Noah in mind, and all the living things and the cattle which were with him in the ark: and God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters went down.”
Where is Genesis 8:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 1.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 8:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:1 in?
Genesis 8:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 8:1?
Genesis 8:1 reads (BBE): “And God kept Noah in mind, and all the living things and the cattle which were with him in the ark: and God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters went down.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.