Genesis 8:2 cpdv — And the fountains of the abyss and the floodgates of heaven were closed. And the rain from heaven was restrained.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the fountains of the abyss and the floodgates of heaven were closed. And the rain from heaven was restrained. "

— Genesis 8:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 8 — Context

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Then God remembered Noah, and all living things, and all the cattle, which were with him in the ark, and he brought a wind across the earth, and the waters were diminished.

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And the fountains of the abyss and the floodgates of heaven were closed. And the rain from heaven was restrained.

3

And the waters were restored to their coming and going from the earth. And they began to diminish after one hundred and fifty days.

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And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, upon the mountains of Armenia.

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Yet in truth, the waters were departing and decreasing until the tenth month. For in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tips of the mountains appeared.

Genesis 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:2 say?
Genesis 8:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the fountains of the abyss and the floodgates of heaven were closed. And the rain from heaven was restrained. ”
Where is Genesis 8:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 2.
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 8:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:2 in?
Genesis 8:2 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 8:2?
Genesis 8:2 reads (CPDV): “And the fountains of the abyss and the floodgates of heaven were closed. And the rain from heaven was restrained. ” 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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