Genesis 8:11 web — The dove came back to him at evening, and, behold, in her mouth was an olive leaf plucked off. So Noah knew that the wa…

World English Bible

"The dove came back to him at evening, and, behold, in her mouth was an olive leaf plucked off. So Noah knew that the waters were abated from the earth."

— Genesis 8:11, World English Bible

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Genesis 8 — Context

8

He sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from the surface of the ground,

9

but the dove found no place to rest her foot, and she returned to him into the ship; for the waters were on the surface of the whole earth. He put forth his hand, and took her, and brought her to him into the ship.

10

He stayed yet another seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ship.

11

The dove came back to him at evening, and, behold, in her mouth was an olive leaf plucked off. So Noah knew that the waters were abated from the earth.

12

He stayed yet another seven days, and sent forth the dove; and she didn't return to him any more.

13

It happened in the six hundred first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from the earth. Noah removed the covering of the ship, and looked. He saw that the surface of the ground was dried.

14

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

Genesis 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:11 say?
Genesis 8:11 in the World English Bible reads: “The dove came back to him at evening, and, behold, in her mouth was an olive leaf plucked off. So Noah knew that the waters were abated from the earth.”
Where is Genesis 8:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 11.
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 8:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:11 in?
Genesis 8:11 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 8:11?
Genesis 8:11 reads (WEB): “The dove came back to him at evening, and, behold, in her mouth was an olive leaf plucked off. So Noah knew that the waters were abated from the earth.” 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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