Genesis 8:12 bbe — And after seven days more, he sent the dove out again, but she did not come back to him.

Bible in Basic English

"And after seven days more, he sent the dove out again, but she did not come back to him."

— Genesis 8:12, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 8 — Context

9

But the dove saw no resting-place for her foot, and came back to the ark, for the waters were still over all the earth; and he put out his hand, and took her into the ark.

10

And after waiting another seven days, he sent the dove out again;

11

And the dove came back at evening, and in her mouth was an olive-leaf broken off: so Noah was certain that the waters had gone down on the earth.

12

And after seven days more, he sent the dove out again, but she did not come back to him.

13

And in the six hundred and first year, on the first day of the first month, the waters were dry on the earth: and Noah took the cover off the ark and saw that the face of the earth was dry.

14

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

15

And God said to Noah,

Genesis 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:12 say?
Genesis 8:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And after seven days more, he sent the dove out again, but she did not come back to him.”
Where is Genesis 8:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 12.
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 8:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:12 in?
Genesis 8:12 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 8:12?
Genesis 8:12 reads (BBE): “And after seven days more, he sent the dove out again, but she did not come back to him.” 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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