Genesis 8:10 net — He waited seven more days and then sent out the dove again from the ark.

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"He waited seven more days and then sent out the dove again from the ark."

— Genesis 8:10, NET Bible

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Genesis 8 — Context

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and sent out a raven; it kept flying back and forth until the waters had dried up on the earth.

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Then Noah sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded from the surface of the ground.

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The dove could not find a resting place for its feet because water still covered the surface of the entire earth, and so it returned to Noah in the ark. He stretched out his hand, took the dove, and brought it back into the ark.

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He waited seven more days and then sent out the dove again from the ark.

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When the dove returned to him in the evening, there was a freshly plucked olive leaf in its beak! Noah knew that the waters had receded from the earth.

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He waited another seven days and sent the dove out again, but it did not return to him this time.

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In Noah’s six hundred and first year, in the first day of the first month, the waters had dried up from the earth, and Noah removed the covering from the ark and saw that the surface of the ground was dry.

Genesis 8:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:10 say?
Genesis 8:10 in the NET Bible reads: “He waited seven more days and then sent out the dove again from the ark.”
Where is Genesis 8:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 10.
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 8:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:10 in?
Genesis 8:10 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 8:10?
Genesis 8:10 reads (NET): “He waited seven more days and then sent out the dove again from the ark.” 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.
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