Genesis 8:5 net — The waters kept on receding until the tenth month. On the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains becam…

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"The waters kept on receding until the tenth month. On the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains became visible."

— Genesis 8:5, NET Bible

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Genesis 8 — Context

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The fountains of the deep and the floodgates of heaven were closed, and the rain stopped falling from the sky.

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The waters kept receding steadily from the earth, so that they had gone down by the end of the 150 days.

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On the seventeenth day of the seventh month, the ark came to rest on one of the mountains of Ararat.

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The waters kept on receding until the tenth month. On the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains became visible.

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At the end of forty days, Noah opened the window he had made in the ark

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and sent out a raven; it kept flying back and forth until the waters had dried up on the earth.

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Then Noah sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded from the surface of the ground.

Genesis 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 8:5 say?
Genesis 8:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The waters kept on receding until the tenth month. On the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains became visible.”
Where is Genesis 8:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 8:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 8, verse 5.
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 8:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 8:5 in?
Genesis 8:5 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 8:5?
Genesis 8:5 reads (NET): “The waters kept on receding until the tenth month. On the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains became visible.” 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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