Genesis 8:14 cpdv — In the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was made dry.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Genesis 8:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 8 — Context

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And she came to him in the evening, carrying in her mouth an olive branch with green leaves. Noah then understood that the waters had ceased upon the earth.

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And nevertheless, he waited another seven days. And he sent forth the dove, which no longer returned to him.

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Therefore, in the six hundred and first year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the waters were diminished upon the earth. And Noah, opening the cover of the ark, gazed out and saw that the surface of the earth had become dry.

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

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Then God spoke to Noah, saying:

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“Go out of the ark, you and your wife, your sons and the wives of your sons with you.

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Bring out with you all the living things that are with you, all that is flesh: as with the birds, so also with the wild beasts and all the animals that move upon the earth. And enter upon the land: increase and multiply upon it.”

Genesis 8:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:14 say?
Genesis 8:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “In the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was made dry. ”
Where is Genesis 8:14 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 14.
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 8:14.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:14 in?
Genesis 8:14 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 8:14?
Genesis 8:14 reads (CPDV): “In the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was made dry. ” 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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