Genesis 8:12 kjv — And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.

King James Version

"And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more."

— Genesis 8:12, King James Version

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Genesis 8 — Context

9

But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark.

10

And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;

11

And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.

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And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.

13

And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry.

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And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dried.

15

And God spake unto Noah, saying,

Genesis 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:12 say?
Genesis 8:12 in the King James Version reads: “And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.”
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 (KJV): “And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.” 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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