Genesis 8:3 nasb — and the water receded steadily from the earth, and at the end of one hundred and fifty days the water decreased.

NASB

"and the water receded steadily from the earth, and at the end of one hundred and fifty days the water decreased."

— Genesis 8:3, NASB

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Genesis 8 — Context

1

But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the cattle that were with him in the ark; and God caused a wind to pass over the earth, and the water subsided.

2

Also the fountains of the deep and the floodgates of the sky were closed, and the rain from the sky was restrained;

3

and the water receded steadily from the earth, and at the end of one hundred and fifty days the water decreased.

4

In the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark rested upon the mountains of Ararat.

5

The water decreased steadily until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains became visible.

6

Then it came about at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made;

Genesis 8:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:3 say?
Genesis 8:3 in the NASB reads: “and the water receded steadily from the earth, and at the end of one hundred and fifty days the water decreased.”
Where is Genesis 8:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 3.
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 8:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:3 in?
Genesis 8:3 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 8:3?
Genesis 8:3 reads (NASB): “and the water receded steadily from the earth, and at the end of one hundred and fifty days the water decreased.” 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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